Internet is in love with Afghan girl’s happy face after evacuation

In the past few days, we have seen some heartbreaking videos like babies being tossed and desperate Afghans trying to hop on the wheels of an aircraft to escape Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country. But, a video and photographs of a little Afghan girl skipping on the tarmac after being evacuated to Belgium have brought some warmth in these depressing times. 

The picture, taken by Reuters photographer Johanna Geron at Melsbroek military airport, shows a little girl hopping on the ground with a smile on her face as she follows two adults, presumably her parents. The contrast between the expressions on the faces of the adults and the child is moving. Here is the much-talked-about photograph.

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The picture struck a cord with thousands of people, and has prompted social media users to start a conversation and appreciate the happiness of a child who has escaped a war-torn country.

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“This is what happens when you protect refugees,” former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt wrote while sharing the image on Twitter. “Welcome to Belgium, little girl!”

Several social media users showered blessings on the little girl and wished that she finds a better and more peaceful life in Belgium. Here are some heartwarming reactions.

“Anyone that is questioning or disputing refugees coming to your country for a safer life, look at this beautiful picture” wrote a user.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said his country ended its evacuation flights to Pakistan on Thursday after the United States informed the government of a possible attack at the Kabul airport.

“Belgium will continue to repatriate to our country those people evacuated in the days ahead,” De Croo was quoted as saying by The Associated Press.

About the attack, twin suicide explosions killed more than 100 people outside Kabul airport on Thursday, including 13 US soldiers. Militant group Islamic State has taken the responsibility for the attack that shook the Taliban-ruled country.

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World leaders including Joe Biden, Boris Johnson, and Justin Trudeau have condemned the barbaric attack and the United States has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of the attack and will make them pay.

Since August 15, when the militant group Taliban has taken over peaceful control of Kabul following former President Ashraf Ghilani’s resignation.