Taliban shoot teenager promoting education for girls

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The Taliban attacking a teen activist in Pakistan.

Fourteen year old -- you -- was shot twice by a gunman on a bus that was taking children home from school improvement.

It's an unknown gunman approached the school bus and asked them allow them.

Students told him that she is Moala without having the conversation he opened fire hitting your forehead.

The Lola was airlifted to a military hospital after being shot in the head and neck amazingly she survived.

But doctors are saying the next few days are critical.

Another girl was shot on the bus but she's in stable condition.

But Taliban claims responsibility for the shooting saying quote this was a new chapter of obscenity and we have to finish this chapter.

-- -- was admired across the Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan for being an advocate for girls education.

Which the Taliban opposes.

Last year she was nominated for the international children's peace prize her father who operates a private school.

Is also known for promoting education for girls.

The US State Department strongly condemning the attack.

Directing violence and children is barbaric.

It's cowardly.

And our hearts go out to her and the others who were wounded as well as their families -- Swat Valley nickname the Switzerland of Pakistan.

Was once a popular tourist destination for Pakistan east.

By 2008 the Taliban controlled most of it.

And has destroyed about 200 schools in the region.

Mostly girls institutions.

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