The Future of Afghanistan with Aziz Royesh

August 2021 marked the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the country’s return to Taliban rule. The Taliban first governed Afghanistan from 1997 to 2001.  At that time, women were barred from most jobs, and girls were not allowed to attend school. The return of the Taliban raises fears that 20 years of gains in women’s and girls’ rights will vanish. "After 20 years living in freedom, living in an atmosphere of hope, [girls and women] were thinking about their dreams for the future. This ending was a catastrophe," said Aziz Royesh, founder of the Marefat High School in Kabul. Nearly half of the students were girls before the Taliban took control of the government. #features #fullframecgtn Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile http://america.cgtn.com/livenews Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica