Her moving portrait shows Bibi Aisha, an 18 year old woman from Afghanistan who was mutilated by the Taliban after she ran away from her husband, complaining of violent treatment.
Bibi was then abandoned and left for dead. Fortunately, this wasn't the end for her. She was later rescued by aid workers and the American Military.
After some time at a women's refuge in Kabul, she was taken to America where she received reconstructive surgery. Where she now lives.
This isn't just a photograph. It's the kind of image that stays with you long after seeing it. It could easily become as famous as 'Afghan Girl' shot by Magnum photographer, Steve McCurry. It has the same (if not more so) haunting quality.
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