(More) Afghan girls treated after suspected gas attack

[Robb]

Source: Reuters (via Toronto Sun)

KABUL - About 50 Afghan schoolgirls became ill and were taken to hospital after a suspected gas poisoning in their school in southwestern Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday, the latest in a spate of similar incidents.

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Safiullah, a doctor in Ghazni's central hospital, said most of the girls were treated and discharged. Others were still under medical care, he said. Mahmoodzada said none had died.

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The Taliban, which banned education for girls during their rule from 1996-2001, has condemned such incidents in the past and denied any responsibility.

They have however, torched dozens of schools, threatened teachers and even attacked schoolgirls in rural parts of the country where they are the strongest.

Read more: http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/06/12/14363846.html

[hayu_lol]

1. These attacks are probably ordered by local tribal...

chiefs. These people really do not want girls educated. This is an area where a world organization should step in and provide protection(how does one do this?). The middle east and parts of Africa are tough on their females.

[Bobbieo]

2. Keep it up guys and one of these days, 'No More Afghanis';

[Soylent Brice]

3. K&R