Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai said he continues to urge Taliban officials to let girls and women return to education and work. He said this is a key obstacle to the Taliban gaining international legitimacy, speaking during an interview on The Mishal Husain Show.
WHO:Hamid Karzai
WHAT:Karzai urged Taliban officials to allow girls and women to return to education and work.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE:Afghanistan
WHY:He said restricting girls’ and women’s education and work is a key obstacle to the Taliban gaining international legitimacy.
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