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Concrete backlash. american officials say wednesdays decision could be a potential turning point in engagement as they canceled planned meetings with the taliban in doha. >> the decision by the taliban if its not swiftly reversed will profoundly harm the afghan people, the countrys prospects for economic growth and the talibans ambition to improve their relations with the international community. >> reporter: for the first time in more than seven months afghan schools reopened wednesday for a mu...

Welcome back, everyone. well, the talibans decision to delay the return to school of afghan girls above sixth grade is being condemned worldwide. the u.n. secretary general is describing it as deeply damaging for afghanistan. and the u.s. is calling it a betrayal of public commitments made by the group. cnns paula newton has the details. >> reporter: for the first time in more than seven months, afghan schools reopened wednesday for a much anticipated return. but it was the day that ended in hea...

Taliban have reneged on their promise to allow girls to attend high school despite repeatedly making that promise since taking power last august. the u.n. secretary-general described the decision as deeply damaging for afghanistan, to say nothing of the emotional harm suffered by thousands of girls who turned up for school on tuesday, only to be told, go home. heres cnns paula newton. >> reporter: for the first time in more than seven months, afghan schools reopened wednesday for a much anticipa...

Home. that decision came just hours after schools had re-opened. many eager female students arriving back, only to find they wouldnt be let inside. >> translator: why are they playing with our future? we have rights. we are humans from this country. we want to be free. we just want to continue our education. is it a sin that we are girls? >> a taliban news agency said the delay is so uniforms can be designed according to sharia and afghan customs. but the decision is viewed by many as an excuse....

That decision came just hours after schools had reopened, many eager female students arriving back, only to find they wouldnt be let inside. >> why are they playing with our future? we have rights. there are humans from this country. we want to be free. we just want to continue our education. is it a sin that we are girl? >> the taliban news agency says that uniforms can be designed according to sharia and afghan customs, but the decision is viewed by many as an execution, as condemnation rings ...