Sharbat Gula, McCurry's 'Afghan Girl', arrives in Italy

Sharbat Gula, the subject of Steve McCurry's iconic 1984 photograph 'Afghan Girl' published on the cover of National Geographic, has arrived in Italy as a refugee. The Italian government facilitated her relocation from Pakistan, where she had been living since fleeing Afghanistan. Gula, now in her late 40s, was granted asylum and will reside in Italy with her family. The photograph, taken in a refugee camp near Peshawar, Pakistan, became a symbol of the Afghan conflict. McCurry's image of Gula, with her striking green eyes, is one of the most recognized photographs in the world. Her arrival marks a new chapter for the woman who has remained largely out of the public eye.