Karzai Says He Won’t Send Daughter Abroad Under Taliban
· World · Bloomberg
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai told reporter Mishal Husain that he will not send his daughter to study overseas to escape Taliban restrictions. He explained that the new regime limits educational opportunities for girls and severely curtails freedom of choice. Karzai described his daily life as constrained, with government oversight extending to personal decisions. He emphasized that staying locally is a conscious choice to avoid the oppressive policies imposed by the Taliban.
Why it matters
Karzai’s stance highlights the severe impact of Taliban rule on Afghan families and education. His refusal to pursue foreign schooling signals broader resistance to the regime’s gender‑based restrictions.
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