The Taliban has backtracked on its announcement that high schools would open for girls, saying they would remain closed until a plan was drawn up in accordance with Islamic law for them to reopen.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) move Wednesday to extend the ban for teenage girls to attend school has sparked widespread reaction both locally and internationally. Afghan girls were particularly disappointed by the last minute announcement Wednesday, that until further notice they would not be allowed to return to school. Teachers and students from three