Female education

Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.

The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.

Minister Andrew Mitchell says new scheme is part of a plan to restore Britain's reputation overseas.

Male students return after the winter break, a painful reminder to women of their shrinking world.

Professor Ismail Mashal is a critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

Men must defend the rights of Afghan women and girls, a professor at a Kabul university says.

The UN sends in its most senior team since the Taliban retook power to try to avert a looming famine.