Senior Taliban official urges reversal of education ban for Afghan girls
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Report: Funding cuts Threaten Afghan Women
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The Spin
Narrative A
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan requires immediate international attention and increased funding to prevent further deterioration of women's rights and living conditions. The international community must reconsider current policies to ensure aid reaches those in desperate need.
Narrative B
The Taliban need time to establish appropriate conditions that align with interpretation of Islamic law. As conditions in Afghanistan aren't yet right for resuming women's education and employment, the focus is on working within the current framework while gradually addressing international concerns.