Female High School students in Kabul, Afghanistan participating in the CCIU survey on English capacity.
Female High School students in Kabul, Afghanistan participating in the CCIU survey on English capacity.
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CCIU hosted a press conference on November 6, 2003 in Kabul, Afghanistan to discuss progress in the feasibility and implementation planning for The American University of Afghanistan.

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