Female students say they are devastated by the Taliban's decision, as their futures become uncertain.
Adam is considered a ‘traitor’ for helping Australia. Now he’s in hiding and fears for his life"The Taliban should expect that this decision, which is in contravention to the commitments they have made repeatedly and publicly to their own people, will carry concrete costs for them," State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters in Washington.
Journalism student Madina, who wanted only her first name published, struggled to comprehend the weight of Tuesday's order. The United Nations is "deeply concerned" by the order, said Ramiz Alakbarov, UN chief's deputy special representative for Afghanistan.
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