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Influencer faces backlash for ‘fangirling’ over Taliban fighters in Afghanistan
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August 26, 2024
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0:44Now PlayingA travel influencer has received backlash for “fangirling” over Taliban fighters in photo ops on a trip to Afghanistan that overlapped with a woman being sentenced to death by stoning — and as millions of women and girls in the country are denied basic rights.
Somali American influencer Marian Abdi, who goes by Geenyada Madow online, was slammed online for gushing on Instagram about how visiting the war-torn nation was a “dream come true,” according to Afghan newspaper 8AM Media.
“This country is recovering from 40 years of war and turmoil. Over the next few days, I will share my experiences here in Afghanistan, including insights into the people, the food, and the overall culture,” she wrote in her post on Aug. 13 along with a photo of herself in front of an “I heart Afghanistan” sign.
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