‘Afghan Girl’ from famous National Geographic cover is evacuated to Italy
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Nov 25 2021 at 5:56 PM GMT
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- National Geographic magazine’s famed green-eyed “Afghan Girl” has arrived in Italy as part of the West’s evacuation of Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country, the Italian government said on Thursday.
- The office of Premier Mario Draghi said Italy organised the evacuation of Sharbat Gulla after she asked to be helped to leave the country.
- The Italian government will now help to get her integrated into life in Italy, the statement said.
- Gulla gained international fame in 1984 as an….
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- Published Nov 25, 2021 5:56 PM GMT