Well, it happened. Media outlets reported today that private schools in Swat closed in compliance with the Taliban edict banning girls’ education, [see CHUP's past coverage on the ban announcement]. According to BBC News, “Owners say the schools will not reopen until the conflict in Swat is resolved, or the Taleban revoke the ban.” The [...]
Archive for January 16th, 2009
Swat Girls’ Schools Close in Response to Taliban Ban
Posted in News Briefs, tagged Swat, Taliban, Women on January 16, 2009 | 9 Comments »
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