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Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women risk telling us their stories

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The Battle Over Education in Afghanistan

This chapter explores the historical context of Afghan education, particularly focusing on the impact of the 1979 Soviet invasion and the Taliban's rise to power. It examines the indoctrination of boys in seminaries and the broader struggle between extremist ideology and the ideals of tolerance in the country's educational landscape.

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