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Taliban Bans Books Written By Women From Afghanistan’s Universities: ‘In Conflict With Sharia’

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The Taliban government, which is in control of Afghanistan, banned some 140 books by women.

The Taliban government in Afghanistan earlier this week barred fibre-optic internet and now banned some 140 books written by women. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

The Taliban government in Afghanistan earlier this week barred fibre-optic internet and now banned some 140 books written by women. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

The Taliban government that rules Afghanistan removed some 140 books by women citing “anti-Sharia and Taliban policies”, UK broadcaster BBC said in a report.

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Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev…Read More

Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev… Read More

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