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The Taliban Has Banned Women From Attending University In Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered all higher education institutions in Afghanistan to ban women from attending classes.
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
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Russia Announced It Is Retreating From Ukraine’s Kherson, The Only Regional Capital It Had Captured
Russian authorities have ordered troops to withdraw from Kherson, Ukraine, the only regional capital that they had captured since the start of its invasion in February.
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