https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk en-us 2022-09-15 12:25:47 UTC 2022-10-13 05:09:42 UTC hello@padlet.com michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2298241045 In this news article, Afghan girls are expressing their dissatisfaction with the Taliban's recent closing of four of their schools. Articles such as these really put into perspective how easy it is to take something like education for granted. These closures come just a few weeks after the Taliban leadership told an Al Jazeera rep that they working on creating "safe environments" for women and girls. However currently, there are roughly 3 million girls that are band from getting a secondary education. ]]> 2022-09-15 13:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2298241045 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312633425 This article highlights the response to the recent ban on girls from attending school in Afghanistan. Instead of accepting and fearing the Taliban, many girls are taking it upon themselves to educate each other, hoping the "dark cloud" will pass. ]]> 2022-09-25 22:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312633425 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312657651 This article accounts a recent unintentional bombing that killed 4 little children. This was especially upsetting because it is a constant reminder to the Afghan people that although things may have settled, they seemingly will never truly be at peace.]]> 2022-09-25 23:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312657651 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312669093 This article was made possible by reporter Rahim Faiez from the Associated Press. In this piece, the UN understandably pleads with the Taliban to treat its people especially their women with more regard. This is necessary do the recent reports of harassment, as well as the recent ban the Taliban has put on secondary age age school.]]> 2022-09-25 23:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2312669093 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2325530439 2022-10-04 12:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2325530439 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338047334 A suicide bombing at an education center left about 35 dead, and 82 wounded. Surprisingly enough, most of the victims were young girls and women, leading to a whole slew of protests. A rival terrorist group to the Taliban called ISIL, had reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. Women and women's education have seemed to always be focal for these terrorist groups. I believe that it is unfair and that the United Nations has to put up more of a more valiant effort to protect these women. It is crazy that in 2023, it seems as if some of the world's nations continue to progress forward while some continue to remain stagnant or even regress.

]]> 2022-10-13 03:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338047334 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338061539 After looking at the online version of my local newspaper, I was unable to find any international news reports. I cannot say that I am surprised considering that there are many outlets where international news can be found. Lack of entry could be due to the desire to keep local news strictly local 

]]> 2022-10-13 03:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338061539 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338065410 An American being held captive for over two years in Afghanistan was finally brought home. This swap was successfully made with the Taliban after "constructive" conversations. I find it amazing how we in a way give these terrorist groups an upper hand by negotiating with them. This article mentioned how the negotiations took months, which only prolonged the American captive's captivity. I am glad that he was brought home safely however, I believe that another means needs to be found that doesn't involve "negotiating" with terrorist.]]> 2022-10-13 03:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338065410 michellekwafo https://padlet.com/michellekwafo/oftknhxp48kfepzk/wish/2338077900 Rahiem Faiez is an Associated Press Journalist who has remained an on-the-ground reporter for all things Afghanistan. His reports have been used by organizations such as ABC, Huffpost, FOX etc

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