Scrambled for my hijab after Taliban came: Afghan teacher says her worst fears came true
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A 26-year-old Afghan teacher recalled how her worst fears came true after the Taliban takeover. But, she says she is ready to fight for her rights. She said she will face the challenges under the Taliban and make Afghanistan a better place for the future generation.
Zarlasht Wali thought about the Taliban as villains from a storybook. She was wrong. On August 15, 2021, they turned real. And her worst fears came true. Zarlasht Wali did not want to accept the reality, but soon, she found herself scrambling for a hijab to step out of her home. 25 days of the new regime in our country but high school students are still not allowed to go to schools.We only remain 2months of the current academic year.What are they waiting for?In Afghanistan grade 7 to 12 are still closed due to unclear reason.#PenPathGirlsEduCampaign pic.twitter.com/XK8MdHZD9Z "My world turned upside down. Did not feel safe in my homeland. I scrambled for a hijab to step out of home after two days since the Taliban took over Afghanistan," 26-year-old Afghan educator and social activist Zarlasht Wali told India Today.More Related News