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Where 'Afghan girl' is decades later as photographer behind iconic photo details their last interaction

Sharbat Gula, who is best known as 'Afghan girl', found global fame in the 1980s

Niamh Shackleton

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Topics: Photography, World News, News

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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Where 'Afghan girl' is decades later as photographer behind iconic photo details their last interaction

Sharbat Gula, who is best known as 'Afghan girl', found global fame in the 1980s

Where 'Afghan girl' is decades later as photographer behind iconic photo details their last interaction

Sharbat Gula, who is best known as 'Afghan girl', found global fame in the 1980s

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