Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan\u2019s former president, has said he cannot speak positively about the Taliban administration\u2019s performance while girls remain deprived of education, a stance that once again underscores the impact of educational restrictions on the group\u2019s domestic legitimacy.<\/p>\n
In an interview with the Financial Times, Karzai said Taliban officials had repeatedly asked him to say positive things about their performance, but he replied that such a thing was not possible as long as girls were barred from school. He said: \u201cWhen girls return to school, I will have something positive to say about you; not today.\u201d<\/p>\n
The former Afghan president said girls\u2019 education and women\u2019s presence in society are essential for the country\u2019s future, adding that Afghanistan needs educated women in various fields, including business, education, medicine, economics, engineering, the judiciary and the media.<\/p>\n
According to him, if girls do not go to school and women are not allowed to work, Afghanistan cannot become a \u201cdynamic and living\u201d society. His remarks come as the Taliban administration\u2019s restrictions on women\u2019s education and work remain among the most contentious issues in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
In another part of the interview, Karzai said restrictions have also been imposed on his movements and meetings since the Taliban returned to power. According to him, he must inform Taliban officials before leaving the house, and security forces accompany him.<\/p>\n
Hamid Karzai is one of Afghanistan\u2019s prominent political figures and has remained in Kabul since the collapse of the former system. In recent years, he has repeatedly stressed the reopening of schools and women\u2019s participation in public life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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