Travel Influencer Slammed For Fangirling, Posing With Taliban Fighters In Afghanistan
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Criticism intensified after Abdi posted an image on X where she posed smiling with Taliban members armed with AK-47s.
A travel influencer is facing backlash for "fangirling" over Taliban fighters during a trip to Afghanistan, coinciding with a woman's sentencing to death by stoning and the ongoing denial of basic rights to millions of women and girls in the country. Met with the Tali*an 🇦🇫 #Afghanistan#afghan#kabul#travel#explore#viral#viral2024pic.twitter.com/EidJwZ0y0y
Somali American influencer Marian Abdi, known online as Geenyada Madow, was criticised for expressing excitement on Instagram about visiting Afghanistan, calling it a "dream come true," as reported by Afghan newspaper 8 AM 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," Abdi wrote on August 13, alongside a photo of herself in front of an "I heart Afghanistan" sign.
