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Afghan Boys Refuse to Attend School in Solidarity With Female Students

"The education of boys may affect a family, but the education of girls affects society," said a school principal.

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As boys are set to return to school in Afghanistan after an announcement from the Taliban, some boys have made the choice to not attend school until their female classmates are allowed too. This comes after the notification by the Taliban about reopening schools skipped out on female teachers and students, only allowing male employees and children to resume school.

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