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Porn Star Faces Backlash for Afghanistan Trip Photos

3/8/2025

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Whitney Wright, a US porn star, sparked outrage after posting photos from her trip to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where women endure harsh restrictions. Activists condemned her for promoting tourism amidst the oppression, as her images showcased landmarks alongside a now-deleted photo of her with an AK-47, emphasizing the jarring disparity in freedoms between foreigners and Afghan women.

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Whitney Wright, a US porn star, sparked outrage after posting photos from her trip to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where women endure harsh restrictions. Activists condemned her for promoting tourism amidst the oppression, as her images showcased landmarks alongside a now-deleted photo of her with an AK-47, emphasizing the jarring disparity in freedoms between foreigners and Afghan women.