Afghanistan: January 21, 2003

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 The Supreme Court, at the urging of religious leaders, have banned cable television. The government says it will work out a deal to get the service restored. This is a reminder that many Taliban religious customs are still favored by a large number of Afghans. The court has also said it might ban educating men and women in the same classroom. On the plus side, women have once more been allowed to obtain drivers licenses.

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