Event Brief
Karzai urges Taliban to allow girls’ education
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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