In Afghanistan, the Taliban has enforced a ban on education for girls older than 12 for nearly five years. This restriction seems to grow with new oppressive laws introduced frequently. Despite this, Afghan women are resolute in their efforts to defy these limitations.
Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen, along with videographer Eric O’Connor, recently explored a hidden underground school in Kabul. They engaged with the women who bravely risk their lives to protest these severe educational bans.
Leila Molana-Allen is an experienced journalist for the Newshour, focused on reporting from the broader Middle East and Africa. She has spent the past decade based in Beirut and Baghdad, bringing attention to significant issues in the region.
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