'Open the schools': Afghan girls protest in Kabul

Thousands of jubilant girls across Afghanistan had flocked to learning institutions on Wednesday - the date the education ministry had set for classes to resume.

They held banners that said:"Education is our fundamental right, not a political plan" as they marched for a short distance and later dispersed as Taliban fighters arrived at the scene. It followed months of work by some foreign countries on a plan to support the payment of teachers' wages."Even the Prophet said everyone has the right to education, but the Taliban have snatched this right from us," said youngster Nawesa at the demonstration, which was organised by two women's rights groups.

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