The Taliban refuses to drink the corn syrup

  • Denial of Policy Decrees: Challenged on more than 100 directives restricting women and girls, Balkhi rejects the figure as foreign propaganda, characterizing the restrictions as standard social regulations [04:53].
  • Education Suspension: Balkhi insists the ban on public schooling for girls from grade seven onward is a temporary policy suspension rather than a permanent denial of education rights [05:56].
  • Underground Schools: When asked about girls attending clandestine classes, he claims the state does not outlaw them, characterizing such initiatives as permissible "homeschooling" or community learning rather than illicit activity [07:28].
Yeah, I mean; I don't disagree with this.

  • Balkhi concludes by urging Afghans toward reconciliation and internal rebuilding, stating that outside powers will not reconstruct Afghanistan and that long-term stability depends on domestic unity [17:28].
Not wrong.
 
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