In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, children are facing severe challenges due to economic policies and human rights violations. A district in Nangarhar province has reportedly forced nearly 6,000 children into labor, with families citing economic hardships and extreme poverty as the reasons.
According to UNICEF, more than 4 million children in Afghanistan are currently out of school. UNESCO reports that poverty and lack of education are pushing children into forced labor, early marriages, and human trafficking.
Some working children are as young as 10 years old, forced to support their families. In Nangarhar, issues such as child labor, early marriage, and bonded labor remain unresolved.
Two child workers, Bilal and Bushra, expressed their desire for education. However, Bilal cited work as a necessity, while Bushra mentioned the Taliban's ban on girls' education.
The situation in Nangarhar reflects a broader pattern across Afghanistan, where children are deprived of basic rights and education under Taliban rule.
