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The Taliban have taken a terrible toll on girls' education. But boys suffer too

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.

The Taliban have taken a terrible toll on girls' education. But boys suffer too
Image: NPR World

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.

(Image credit: Mohsen Karimi/AFP)

Originally published at NPR World

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