
Hamid Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of educating girls in an interview, describing it as a crucial solution for improving the country’s conditions.
Hamid Karzai, in a conversation with the Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera,” stressed the necessity of girls’ education, stating that it is a non-political issue. He pointed out that the lifting of the ban on girls’ education is an urgent demand from the Afghan people.
Karzai remarked, “The most pressing goal for me and millions of Afghans is girls’ education. This right must be guaranteed from primary school to university.” He made it clear that women should have the right to work within society.
The former president emphasized that the Taliban are a part of this country and that respect must prevail to enable coexistence. He stated, “Both supporters and opponents of the Taliban are countrymen and must live in peace.”
Karzai, acknowledging the economic reasons behind the ongoing ban on girls’ education, expressed hope that the Taliban would move towards a future that grants social and political rights. He asserted that educating girls could significantly aid in improving the country’s economic situation.
In explaining the reasons behind the fall of the Republican system, Karzai pointed to U.S. mistakes and the excessive use of force by American troops. He added that these actions turned public opinion against the U.S. and the Republican government.