Author: The Economist

When Kabul fell to the Taliban, Europe increased its efforts to finance specific programmes in support of Afghan students. Four years later, funding has largely run out, yet the number of applicants is still far greater than the places available. Meanwhile, the pressure on women and girls in academia continues to grow.A two-day internet blackout last month, followed by social media restrictions once services returned, may be enough to prompt a renewal of EU support.“The recent internet shutdown only adds another layer of isolation, cutting off one of the last remaining lifelines for education and connection to the outside world,”…

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