Educators face pressure to give good marks to young fighters while others are swapping chalk for Kalashnikovs after lessonsWhen Afghan teachers are lobbied to give good marks to mediocre students,the pressure does not necessarily advance from disgruntled parents. Often it comes from the Taliban.
In areas of eastern Afghanistan, militants intimidate teachers to let older boys who fight with the Taliban pass exams despite lacklustre performances, or according to education experts working in the region.
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Source: theguardian.com