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Why are they escaping Afghanistan?
Women and girls and their families, especially those who fear that they can no longer work or study, are also motivated to flee the country. Many Afghans fear persecution or reprisals under Taliban rule and hope to seek asylum or other pathways to safely migrate abroad.
What happened to the Afghan girl?
The green-eyed Afghan woman immortalised on a National Geographic cover, has been evacuated to Italy. Sharbat Gula has been given safe haven by Italy after fleeing the Taliban, the Italian government said. Rome said it intervened after Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.
Are green eyes common in Afghanistan?
Green eyes are common in Central Europe, Iraq, Iran and Turkey. Gray eyes are common in Europe, the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. There are some medical implications of iris color.
Where is Sharbat Gula now?
Sharbat Gula, whose piercing portrait on the cover of National Geographic in 1985 put a face on war-torn Afghanistan, has fled the nation and is now living in Rome, multiple outlets reported.
What would happen if the United States withdraws from Afghanistan?
However, if the USA withdraws without succeeding to achieve a rapprochement between the Taliban and Afghan society, then effects of a most probably civil war would be recognized across the whole region. If the solution is the satisfaction of all sides, which is doubtful, that would be welcome development.
How can I leave Afghanistan under Taliban rule?
The Taliban control all the main land crossing points with Afghanistan’s neighbours (shown on the map below) and reports suggest they are only allowing traders or those with valid travel documents to leave the country. However, many of those trying to flee because they fear for their safety under Taliban rule will not have any paperwork.
Can Pakistan and Iran cope with Afghan refugees?
Both Pakistan and Iran have said that they cannot cope with a further influx of Afghan refugees. Officials in both countries have said that any refugees that do arrive will have to stay in camps near the border until they can return to Afghanistan.
Which countries are refusing to accept Afghan refugees?
Pakistan, which has the longest border with Afghanistan, has also said it will not accept refugees – with its US ambassador telling the BBC: “We are already overburdened by the refugees, and it is beyond our capacity to host any more refugees.”