Taliban leader Akhundzada's rare university visit hints at educational policy shift, but women's education restrictions remain.

The reclusive Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare visit to Kandahar University, emphasizing the importance of both religious and modern education. This marks his first known trip to a modern educational institution, potentially signaling a shift in the Taliban's stance on education. However, the group still restricts women and girls from attending schools beyond sixth grade, which has drawn international criticism and hinders the Taliban's recognition as Afghanistan's legitimate government.

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