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Taliban bans girls’ education after age 12

8/15/2026

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  • The Taliban banned girls’ education after age 12, expelled many women from jobs, and enacted child-marriage and spousal-violence laws.
  • A 12-year-old student said she is preparing for her final sixth-grade exam.
  • Women can be whipped for minor infractions, and men must enforce the rules at home.
  • A girl hopes returning to seventh grade will let her write about the era and show they remain.