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October 9, 2012

Teenage Advocate for Girls' Education Shot in Pakistan 
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In Pakistan, a 14-year-old who campaigned for the education rights of
girls is undergoing medical treatment after being shot. According to Al
Jazeera, Malalai Yusufzai was on her way home from school in an area of
northwest Pakistan when unidentified men stopped the vehicle she was
traveling in. One man reportedly asked for Malalai by name and then shot
her in the head and neck. Another girl was shot in the hand. Malalai had
gained international prominence after blogging for the BBC about life
under the Taliban. The Pakistani Taliban has since claimed
responsibility for the attack.

 

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