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Afghanistan reacts angrily to news that the country's first female fixed-wing pilot, Captain Niloofar Rahmani, seeks asylum in the United States due to fears for her safety upon returning home. Rahmani, a symbol of progress for women's rights, had received recognition for her achievements and efforts to improve the situation for women in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 25 December, 2016