The Taliban's latest move to erase women from Afghan education is a sweeping ban on 140 books written by women. The order, issued in late August 2025, also prohibits the teaching of 18 subjects that ...
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The Case for US Engagement with Afghanistan

The Taliban and Afghanistan’s neighbors are not able to stabilize the country. Only US influence can provide the right carrots and sticks.
The reach of the ban is under hot debate. On Tuesday, the head of the Afghan Embassy in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, said that despite contradicting reports, Kandahar maintained Wi-Fi access. He confirmed ...
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are ...