Tuesday, July 21, 2026
87.0°F

Report: 3.7 million Afghan children don't attend school

by Associated Press
| October 7, 2020 8:06 AM

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Nearly half of war-torn Afghanistan’s 18,000 schools lack proper buildings and an estimated 3.7 million school-aged children are still out of school — despite massive investment in the country’s education sector, the World Bank says.

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Print & Digital
Includes home delivery and FREE digital access when you sign up with EZ Pay
  • $16.25 per month
Buy
Unlimited Digital Access
*Access via computer, tablet, or mobile device
  • $9.95 per month
Buy