The decision by the Taliban to close girls' secondary schools across Afghanistan took many by surprise, leaving students in tears and drawing condemnation from humanitarian agencies, rights groups and diplomats.
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Taliban unexpectedly closes girls' secondary schools
Girl students are seen in the schoolyard in Kabul, Afghanistan on March 22 Source: Getty / Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
The decision by the Taliban to close girls' secondary schools across Afghanistan took many by surprise, leaving students in tears and drawing condemnation from humanitarian agencies, rights groups and diplomats.
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By Tina Quinn
Source: SBS News
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