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The Afghan Girl Was Arrested
Sharbat Gula’s life in Afghanistan turned for the better when they found out she was the Afghan Girl. But because of it, she would never be seen as a friendly figure in Pakistan, the place she called home. In 2016, the Afghan Girl had faced arrest for using a forged Pakistani card.
While using a forged ID was a common practice in Pakistan, Gula’s political status in Afghanistan made her into a desirable target for the Pakistani; she was then facing up to 14 years in prison along with a $5K fine. And it was all because she was the Afghan Girl.
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