Over 90% of 10-Year-Olds in Afghanistan Cannot Read, UNICEF Warns

UNICEF warns that more than 90 percent of 10-year-old children in Afghanistan cannot read a simple text, highlighting a deep educational crisis.

UNICEF said on Tuesday, January 27, that Afghanistan’s education system is at a critical point, with widespread illiteracy undermining basic learning for children.

The agency stated, “More than 90 percent of 10-year-olds cannot read a simple text, reflecting a crisis of schooling without learning.”

Since the Taliban regained power...