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Who's Afraid of the Taliban? with Ahmed-Waleed Kakar

The Thinking Muslim

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The Rationale Behind the Blanket Rule in Afghanistan

Girls' schools in Afghanistan have been closed until further notice. The issue of the girls' uniform itself illustrates to what extent women's appearance in the public sphere is politicized, says John Defterios. It could potentially be thought of as a political tool for negotiations with the West, he adds.

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