Fighting resumes between Pakistan and Afghanistan after temporary ceasefire ends, killing 2

March 26, 2026

By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN

Associated Press
March 25, 2026
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Renewed fighting erupted along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday after a temporary ceasefire expired, killing at least two civilians and wounding others in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan Taliban officials said.

The brief truce had been announced by the two sides ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ziaur Rahman Speenghar, a director at the information and culture department in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, said Pakistani forces fired dozens of artillery shells into the Narai and Sarkano districts, killing two civilians and wounding eight others after the ceasefire expired.

Afghan border forces returned fire, he said, claiming they destroyed three Pakistani military posts and killed one person. His claims could not be independently verified. There was no immediate comment from Pakistan’s military. However, a local Pakistani official in the northwest accused Afghan forces of initiating the exchange of fire in multiple areas.

The latest violence comes about a week after both sides agreed to halt hostilities following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. The pause followed Pakistani strikes that the Afghan Taliban government said hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people. That toll could not be independently confirmed.

Separately, the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, said it had resumed attacks inside Pakistan after observing its own three-day Eid ceasefire.

The TTP, which is separate from but allied to the Afghan Taliban, has stepped up attacks inside Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021. The TTP has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and the United Nations. Pakistan accuses Kabul of sheltering TTP leaders and thousands of members who carry out cross-border attacks.

Kabul denies the charge, but Pakistan has vowed to continue targeting TTP and its supporters inside Afghanistan until Afghanistan’s Taliban government assures that it will not allow TTP and other militants to use the Afghan soil for attacks.

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Associated Press writer Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, contributed to the story.

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Pakistan Resumes Attacks On Afghanistan After Eid Pause; 2 Civilians Killed, Several Injured

March 26, 2026

Aveek Banerjee
News18.com

March 26, 2026

The latest attacks came after Pakistan and Afghanistan had announced a “temporary pause” in hostilities amid long-standing tensions between the two neighbours.

Pakistan on Thursday resumed attacks against Afghanistan after a temporary pause, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, dashing hopes of a ceasefire after a brief pause was announced during the festival of Eid al-Fitr. At least two civilians were killed and several others were injured.

Ziaur Rahman Speenghar, a director at the information and culture department in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, said Pakistani forces fired dozens of artillery shells into the Narai and Sarkano districts, killing two civilians and wounding eight others after the ceasefire expired, reported The Associated Press.

He said Afghan border forces returned fire, claiming to have destroyed three Pakistani military posts and killed one person, although these claims have not been independently verified. However, a local Pakistani official in the northwest accused Afghan forces of initiating the exchange of fire in multiple areas.

Last week, Pakistan and Afghanistan had announced a “temporary pause” in hostilities to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said at a briefing that the pause had concluded between March 23 and 24, adding that Pakistan’s operations would continue until the objectives are achieved, and until the Afghan Taliban regime reviewed what he called its “misplaced priority of supporting terrorist infrastructures”.

The pause followed Pakistani strikes that the Afghan Taliban government said hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people. Pakistan rejected the Taliban’s statements about the strike, saying it had “precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure”.

This airstrike marked a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two neighbours, which have seen cross-border shelling, retaliatory air operations, and mutual accusations over militant sanctuaries since the conflict intensified in late 2025.

The Pakistani military has struck Kabul several times in recent weeks, as part of a conflict sparked by claims that the Taliban government has harboured militant groups that have carried out attacks across the border.

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Religious Leaders Call for Extension of Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Until Eid al-Adha

March 25, 2026
Khaama Press

Religious scholars from Pakistan and Afghanistan have jointly called on authorities in both countries to extend the temporary ceasefire, originally announced for Eid al-Fitr, until Eid al-Adha.

On Tuesday, 24 March, 22 prominent clerics issued a statement emphasizing that their goal is to foster sustainable peace and resolve ongoing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.

The scholars urged both the Pakistani government and Taliban authorities to maintain the pause in hostilities, ensuring that citizens can perform Hajj rituals in a safe and peaceful environment.

According to the statement, their appeal goes beyond a simple call for a ceasefire, encompassing broader diplomatic and social efforts aimed at reaching a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to long-standing disputes between the two countries.

They emphasized that extending the ceasefire could build trust, reduce civilian casualties, and pave the way for stronger regional cooperation and dialogue.

Tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have periodically escalated due to cross-border attacks and accusations from both sides. Past short-term ceasefires during religious holidays have often been violated, highlighting the need for longer-term agreements.

International organizations, including the United Nations and regional mediators, have repeatedly urged Islamabad and Kabul to prioritize diplomacy and avoid civilian harm, especially during major religious observances.

Religious leaders hope that extending the ceasefire will not only protect civilians but also create a framework for sustained dialogue, reduce regional tensions, and strengthen peace initiatives in South Asia.

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UN Calls for Independent Investigation into Kabul Hospital Airstrike By Fidel Rahmati March 25, 2026 49 0 Share Immigration News Germany Deports Two Convicted Afghan Citizens to Kabul March 25, 2026 Turkey Detains 23 Afghan Migrants, 3 Smugglers March 22, 2026 Afghan Journalist Mahdi Ansari Released From Bagram Prison After 18 Months in Custody March 20, 2026 Afghan Man Arrested in US for Child Abuse March 17, 2026 Fidel Rahmati Fidel Rahmati https://www.khaama.com Fidai Rahmati is the editor and content writer for Khaama Press. You may follow him at Twitter @FidelRahmati Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, has urged an independent, rapid, and transparent investigation into the recent airstrike on the “Omid” drug rehabilitation Hospital in eastern Kabul. He stressed that the investigation must respect international law and civilian protection standards while holding responsible parties accountable for the attack. Bennett added that UN experts are calling on both sides of the conflict to agree to a permanent ceasefire to prevent further civilian casualties. According to previous UN statements, recent cross-border clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban authorities have displaced over 115,000 civilians, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in border regions. UN experts highlighted that from 26 February to the present, airstrikes and border clashes have caused at least 289 civilian casualties in Afghanistan, including 76 deaths and 213 injuries, with extensive damage to medical facilities, homes, markets, schools, and trade routes. UN human rights officials condemned Pakistan’s 16 March airstrike on the Kabul rehabilitation center, expressing deepest condolences to families and wishing speedy recovery for the injured. They stressed that all parties must respect international humanitarian and human rights law. In the past month, Pakistan has targeted more than ten Afghanistan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Panjshir, citing counter-terrorism and military objectives against Taliban infrastructure. In response, Taliban authorities have signaled retaliatory measures, heightening regional tensions. UN human rights experts called for full transparency, accountability, and cessation of violence to protect civilians. They stressed that adherence to international law is essential for long-term peace and regional stability in Afghanistan.

March 25, 2026
Khaama Press

Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, has urged an independent, rapid, and transparent investigation into the recent airstrike on the “Omid” drug rehabilitation Hospital in eastern Kabul.

He stressed that the investigation must respect international law and civilian protection standards while holding responsible parties accountable for the attack.

Bennett added that UN experts are calling on both sides of the conflict to agree to a permanent ceasefire to prevent further civilian casualties.

According to previous UN statements, recent cross-border clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban authorities have displaced over 115,000 civilians, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in border regions.

UN experts highlighted that from 26 February to the present, airstrikes and border clashes have caused at least 289 civilian casualties in Afghanistan, including 76 deaths and 213 injuries, with extensive damage to medical facilities, homes, markets, schools, and trade routes.

UN human rights officials condemned Pakistan’s 16 March airstrike on the Kabul rehabilitation center, expressing deepest condolences to families and wishing speedy recovery for the injured. They stressed that all parties must respect international humanitarian and human rights law.

In the past month, Pakistan has targeted more than ten Afghanistan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Panjshir, citing counter-terrorism and military objectives against Taliban infrastructure. In response, Taliban authorities have signaled retaliatory measures, heightening regional tensions.

UN human rights experts called for full transparency, accountability, and cessation of violence to protect civilians. They stressed that adherence to international law is essential for long-term peace and regional stability in Afghanistan.

UN Calls for Independent Investigation into Kabul Hospital Airstrike By Fidel Rahmati March 25, 2026 49 0 Share Immigration News Germany Deports Two Convicted Afghan Citizens to Kabul March 25, 2026 Turkey Detains 23 Afghan Migrants, 3 Smugglers March 22, 2026 Afghan Journalist Mahdi Ansari Released From Bagram Prison After 18 Months in Custody March 20, 2026 Afghan Man Arrested in US for Child Abuse March 17, 2026 Fidel Rahmati Fidel Rahmati https://www.khaama.com Fidai Rahmati is the editor and content writer for Khaama Press. You may follow him at Twitter @FidelRahmati Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, has urged an independent, rapid, and transparent investigation into the recent airstrike on the “Omid” drug rehabilitation Hospital in eastern Kabul. He stressed that the investigation must respect international law and civilian protection standards while holding responsible parties accountable for the attack. Bennett added that UN experts are calling on both sides of the conflict to agree to a permanent ceasefire to prevent further civilian casualties. According to previous UN statements, recent cross-border clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban authorities have displaced over 115,000 civilians, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in border regions. UN experts highlighted that from 26 February to the present, airstrikes and border clashes have caused at least 289 civilian casualties in Afghanistan, including 76 deaths and 213 injuries, with extensive damage to medical facilities, homes, markets, schools, and trade routes. UN human rights officials condemned Pakistan’s 16 March airstrike on the Kabul rehabilitation center, expressing deepest condolences to families and wishing speedy recovery for the injured. They stressed that all parties must respect international humanitarian and human rights law. In the past month, Pakistan has targeted more than ten Afghanistan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Panjshir, citing counter-terrorism and military objectives against Taliban infrastructure. In response, Taliban authorities have signaled retaliatory measures, heightening regional tensions. UN human rights experts called for full transparency, accountability, and cessation of violence to protect civilians. They stressed that adherence to international law is essential for long-term peace and regional stability in Afghanistan.
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Released American Dennis Coyle: ‘Not all evil, wicked people’ in Afghanistan

March 25, 2026
by Max Rego 
The Hill
03/25/26

American Dennis Coyle, who the Taliban released on Tuesday after more than a year in detention, said the people of Afghanistan are “not all evil.”

“People live life daily on the streets, doing their best to make do. So, there are not all evil, wicked people there,” he reflected in an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo, while on his flight back to the U.S. “Many people just doing their best to survive, looking for hope.”

Coyle was detained in January 2025 without charges by the Taliban General Directorate of Intelligence, according to a website run by his family. At the time, he was “legally working to support Afghan language communities as an academic researcher,” the family said.

The release came less than three weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” and urged the Taliban to release Coyle and 38-year-old Mahmood Habibi, also a U.S. citizen.

Coyle’s family wrote in a statement Tuesday that their “hearts are filled with overwhelming gratitude and praise to God” for his return home. They also thanked Rubio, President Trump, senior director for counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka, special envoy for hostage response Adam Boehler and Julia Speer.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that Coyle was released out of “humanitarian compassion and goodwill.”

“The esteemed authority of the Supreme Court deemed his prior imprisonment sufficient, and today he was handed over to his family in Kabul,” the ministry wrote on social platform X.

Coyle also told NewsNation he was “very thankful to be going back to my homeland.”

“I’m very proud to be an American,” he said. “There’s a Pashto proverb that says, ‘To every person their homeland is like Kashmir,’ which means it’s special. So I love my country. But yet, God has given me a love for Afghans also.”

“And while there’s much joy coming home, much of my life, the last 20 years, has been invested there,” Coyle continued. “And there’s some, what’s the right word, regret not, but even a hint of sadness that way, with much, of course, joy.”

Rubio celebrated Coyle’s release in a Tuesday statement, but called on the Taliban to release Habibi, Paul Overby Jr. and “all other unjustly detained Americans.

Habibi, who was born in Afghanistan, was abducted alongside his driver by the Taliban’s General Dicterorate of Intelligence in August 2022.

Overby, a writer, disappeared in Khost Province, Afghanistan, in May 2014, according to the FBI. The bureau is offering up to $5 million for information leading to his location, recovery and return.

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Islamabad–Kabul Ceasefire on Brink as Pakistan Vows to Eliminate Terror Threat

March 24, 2026
Khaama Press

 

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to “eliminate terrorism” as a temporary ceasefire with authorities in Kabul nears its deadline, signaling a possible return to intensified conflict. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad’s security approach remains unchanged despite the brief pause in hostilities.

The ceasefire, agreed last week during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, temporarily halted weeks of escalating clashes between Pakistan and Taliban forces. However, officials on both sides have indicated that the truce may not be extended, raising concerns about renewed cross-border violence.

In a message marking Pakistan Day, Dar stressed that military actions, including operations inside Afghanistan territory, are aimed at countering terrorist threats. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed this stance, describing such actions as a reflection of Pakistan’s national resolve to safeguard its security.

Tensions remain high following recent incidents, including Taliban claims that Pakistani shelling killed a civilian in Kunar province. Islamabad, meanwhile, continues to accuse Kabul of harboring militant groups such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it says carry out attacks inside Pakistan from Afghanistan soil, claims the Taliban deny.

The current ceasefire followed a deadly Pakistani strike in Kabul, which Taliban authorities said killed over 400 people at a rehabilitation center. The incident significantly escalated hostilities and deepened mistrust between the two sides.

The latest round of clashes traces back to February, after multiple mediation attempts by regional actors, including Gulf countries and China, failed to produce lasting de-escalation. Since then, sporadic fighting and cross-border strikes have intensified, highlighting the fragility of relations.

The broader regional context has also shifted, with Gulf states increasingly focused on tensions involving Iran and recent US and Israeli actions, reducing diplomatic attention on the Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis. This has further complicated efforts to sustain dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul.

With the ceasefire on the brink of expiration and both sides maintaining hardened positions, the risk of renewed escalation between Pakistan and the Taliban remains high, threatening further instability across the already volatile region.

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One in Three in Afghanistan Without Safe Water Despite Aid Efforts, UNICEF Says

March 24, 2026
Khaama Press

UNICEF has warned that nearly one in three people in Afghanistan lack access to safe and sufficient drinking water, highlighting an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The agency said that in 2025, it managed to provide clean water access to around 2.1 million people, marking progress but still falling short of nationwide needs.

UNICEF emphasized that significantly more efforts are required to ensure that every child in Afghanistan can access safe drinking water, particularly in vulnerable and rural communities.

The organization has previously raised concerns about limited access to clean water in schools, where many children face daily challenges inadequate sanitation facilities.

Reports indicate that one-third of schools across Afghanistan lack safe drinking water, contributing to higher dropout rates, especially among girls who are disproportionately affected by poor hygiene conditions.

Years of conflict, economic hardship, and underdeveloped infrastructure have severely impacted water supply systems, leaving millions dependent on unsafe or unreliable sources.

Limited access to clean water not only affects health but also increases the risk of waterborne diseases, placing additional strain on already fragile healthcare systems.

Without urgent investment and sustained international support, Afghanistan’s water crisis is likely to deepen, putting millions of children at continued risk.

Ensuring universal access to safe drinking water remains critical for improving public health, supporting education, and securing a more stable future for communities across the country.

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Clashes Resume in Zabul Province as Pakistan–Afghanistan Ceasefire Ends

March 24, 2026
Khaama Press

Clashes have resumed along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in Zabul Province after the end of a four-day unilateral ceasefire by Pakistan, according to local sources.

The fighting began late in the Shamulzai district after Pakistani border forces carried out artillery shelling on residential areas, prompting a response from Afghan Taliban forces.

The clashes lasted around two hours, with mortar shells hitting homes in border areas, although details about casualties and damage remain unclear.

This is the first major clash reported after the ceasefire ended, despite earlier accusations from both sides that the truce had already been violated.

The temporary ceasefire was announced by Pakistan to ease tensions following weeks of escalating cross-border strikes and security incidents.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar claimed that Pakistan remains committed to eliminating terrorism, stressing security operations will continue despite temporary ceasefires and ongoing regional tensions.

He added that Pakistan will take all necessary measures to protect national security, warning that cross-border threats will be met with firm responses.

Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that militant groups operate from Afghanistan territory, an allegation denied by Taliban authorities.

With fighting continuing after the ceasefire, the risk of further escalation remains high, raising concerns about instability and civilian safety in border region.

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Afghanistan Frees American Detainee Amid Mounting U.S. Pressure

March 24, 2026

Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan

The New York Times

Dennis Walter Coyle, a researcher from Colorado, had been held since last year by the Taliban government.

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government on Tuesday freed an American researcher, Dennis Walter Coyle, who had been held there for over a year, amid pressure from the Trump administration to release Americans who it says are being held without justification.

Afghanistan’s leader, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada, ordered Mr. Coyle’s release after his family wrote to Mr. Akhundzada asking for a pardon on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan, according to a statement from Afghanistan’s foreign ministry.

Mr. Coyle, 64, who is from Colorado, had been held in Afghanistan since January 2025. He had worked there for over 20 years researching languages, according to his family.

The Coyle family’s website said Mr. Coyle had not been charged with a crime but was being held “in near-solitary conditions.” The State Department in June designated him as wrongfully detained.

Mr. Coyle left Afghanistan Tuesday afternoon on a jet bound for the United Arab Emirates after officials from the Emirates facilitated his release, according to the Emirati special envoy to Afghanistan, Saif Al Ketbi.

Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, traveled to Kabul, the capital, for the release. He called Mr. Coyle’s release “a very positive development” and “good decision” made by the Afghan government.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the release was a “positive step by the Taliban” but asked for the release of other U.S. citizens detained in Afghanistan. “The Taliban must end their practice of hostage diplomacy,” Mr. Rubio said in a statement. has faced what its leaders believe is a growing threat of military action from the United States, even as it is enmeshed in a conflict with Pakistan.

Mr. Rubio designated Afghanistan a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” earlier this month, accusing the Taliban government of “kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions.”

Pakistan has been carrying out dozens of airstrikes in Afghanistan, accusing its government of harboring a militant group that has attacked Pakistani security forces and civilians across their shared border. The State Department has said it supports Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” — a stance that Pakistani officials have said that they interpret as a green light to conduct their operations.

Afghanistan has repeatedly denied hosting or supporting militant groups.

U.S. officials say that up to three other Americans are still in Afghanistan.

Mahmood Shah Habibi, a U.S.-Afghan citizen, disappeared in 2022, about a week after an American drone strike in Kabul killed Ayman al-Zawahri, Al Qaeda’s leader and a key plotter of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Mr. Habibi’s whereabouts, and whether he is alive, remain unknown. The Taliban government denies holding Mr. Habibi, despite what the United States says is evidence that he was arrested by the Afghan intelligence services in Kabul.

“The Taliban need to admit they have been holding Mahmood, arrange for his return to his family and move on,” said Eric Lebson, an adviser to the Habibi family and a former U.S. national security official.

The United States also wants answers about Paul Edwin Overby Jr., a Massachusetts author who was last seen in 2014 in Khost, a city in southeastern Afghanistan, while researching a book.

The other detainee is Polynesis Jackson, a former U.S. Army soldier. The circumstances surrounding Mr. Jackson’s detention are unclear.

A spokesman for the Afghan government told The New York Times earlier this year that it was ready to release two U.S. citizens, but that it wanted an Afghan inmate held in Guantánamo Bay to be freed in exchange.

The detainee, Muhammad Rahim, is accused of being a member of Al Qaeda and acting as a courier and interpreter for Osama bin Laden.

“Rahim is a 60-year-old man who has been imprisoned for 18 years without ever being charged with a crime,” James G. Connell, III, an attorney for Mr. Rahim, said in a statement on Tuesday. “He is no threat to anyone, and should be released from Guantánamo.”

Muhammad Ibrahim Rahimi, one of Mr. Rahim’s sons, attended Mr. Coyle’s release at the Kabul airport and stood in silence next to Mr. Khalilzad as Mr. Khalilzad praised the Afghan authorities for Mr. Coyle’s release.

Shortly before Mr. Coyle left Afghan soil as a free man, Mr. Rahimi said he had asked Mr. Khalilzad to deliver a letter to Mr. Trump that read, “We ask you to also release our father so he can return home and make our family happy, just like Dennis Coyle’s family.”

Adam Goldman, Carol Rosenberg, Safiullah Padshah and Yaqoob Akbary contributed reporting.

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Millions of Girls Still Denied Education in Afghanistan, Says UK Envoy

March 23, 2026
Khaama Press

Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, expressed deep concern that millions of girls in Afghanistan remain denied access to education as the new year begins.

On Monday, March 23, Lindsay wrote on X that barring women and girls from schooling harms the country’s future and holds back all Afghan communities.

He emphasized that education must be accessible to everyone, warning that continued restrictions undermine development and social progress in Afghanistan.

Earlier, Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, also voiced concern that girls above grade six are still prevented from attending school.

Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan nearly five years ago, girls have been systematically barred from schools and universities, and no measures have yet been taken to lift these restrictions.

Before the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan had made significant progress in female education, with millions of girls attending school and universities across the country.

International organizations consistently warn that depriving girls of education not only affects individual futures but also creates broader social and economic consequences for Afghanistan society.

The UK and UN continue to call for immediate action to ensure all Afghan girls can access education, emphasizing that lifting restrictions is crucial for the country’s future.

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