Afghan girls barred from education say their futures are fading

Afghan girls barred from education say their futures are fading

HERAT, Afghanistan — With each closed classroom door, Afghan girls say they are watching their futures slip further into darkness. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, education for girls has been steadily stripped away. Now, even the last remaining opportunities—such as mid-level health institutes—have been shuttered, leaving many girls with nowhere to turn. “I feel like every door is closing in front of me,” said Moaddesa, a former law…