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Fariba loved studying, until the Taliban denied her access to school, with devastating consequences

Fariba loved studying, until the Taliban denied her access to school, with devastating consequences

August 1, 2026

1 August 2026

Fariba loved studying, until the Taliban denied her access to school, with devastating consequences

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