Published 2 years ago

Italy takes in National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'

Summary by Reuters

ROME - Italy has given safe haven to Sharbat Gula, the green-eyed "Afghan Girl" whose 1985 photo in National Geographic became a symbol of her country's wars, Prime Minister Mario Draghi's office said on Thursday. The government intervened after Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country in August, a statement said, adding that her arrival was

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Times of India

National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' finds a new home in Italy

Sharbat Gula became Afghanistan's most famous refugee after featuring on NatGeo's 1985 front cover.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

'Afghan girl' Sharbat Gula, known for National Geographic photo, seeks refuge in Italy - BBC News

Sharbat Gula, known worldwide as the "Afghan girl" with her photograph on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985, was evacuated from Afghanistan, where the Taliban took control. Gula took refuge in Italy. The news of Övgü Pınar from Rome.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Nat Geo's Green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Gula Gets Refuge in Italy

The Italian government intervened after Sharbat Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

National Geographic green-eyed ‘Afghan Girl’ evacuated to Italy

Sharbat Gula left Afghanistan after Taliban takeover that followed US departure from country

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

'Afghan girl' from famous cover portrait is evacuated to Italy

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 Thursday.

2 years ago·Canada

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