A reporter pressed a Taliban leader on whether his daughters attend school — an exchange that underscores the regime's hypocrisy: the daughters of the Taliban elite receive education in Qatar and Pakistan, while millions of Afghan girls are denied schooling entirely.
In a blunt exchange reported Friday, a Western journalist confronted a Taliban leader about schooling for his daughters. The leader confirmed they attend school — in Qatar and Pakistan — while his government prohibits education for millions of Afghan girls. The exchange highlights the chasm between Taliban elite and the populace they govern. The video clip circulating on social media has drawn anger from Afghan women's rights activists. The Zioneer has previously reported on Taliban violence against women, including a June 10 protest in which Taliban forces killed at least two women demonstrating for education rights. The current video has not yet been independently authenticated, but the exchange is consistent with known Taliban policy and the elite's use of foreign education.
- DevelopingTaliban runs over girls wearing full hijab with vehicle, reports say
- DevelopingTaliban bans smartphone use for members, government employees
- DevelopingTaliban forces kill at least two at women's rights protest in Afghanistan
- StrongPakistan army strikes Taliban positions on border; Taliban reportedly preparing response
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