UNESCO: Taliban nearly erased 20 years of educational progress

UNESCO reports that Afghanistan has nearly erased 20 years of educational progress, particularly for girls, since the Taliban's return to power on August 15, 2021. Currently, 2.5 million girls are denied education, representing 80% of school-age girls. University enrollment has dropped by over half, and primary school enrollment fell from 6.8 million in 2019 to 5.7 million in 2022, exacerbating future development challenges.