Taliban do not pay pension money!
This cartoon is set in a dilapidated classroom labeled “Girls Class 12 A,” highlighting the challenges faced by the education system under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The room is sparsely furnished with old, worn-out desks and chairs, emphasizing neglect and decay.
At the front of the classroom, a blackboard displays a message in English and an Afghan language: “We have trained many doctors and engineers, today when we need help, Taliban don’t give us pension money!” This message underscores the betrayal felt by educated professionals who have dedicated their lives to serving their country and are now abandoned by the Taliban regime.
On the left side of the classroom stands a caricature of an elderly man, possibly representing a teacher or retired professional, looking frustrated and despondent. On the right side, a woman in traditional Afghan attire gestures towards the blackboard, appearing to support the message written there.
On one of the front desks, there is a piece of paper with the words “Let me learn” written on it, symbolizing the plea of Afghan girls for the right to education.
The overall scene criticizes the Taliban’s neglect of their educated professionals and the broader impact on the education system, especially for girls, under their rule.
