Zakia Ahmad becomes first Afghan woman to summit Everest
Amu: Zakia Ahmad “River”, an Australia-based refugee, has become the first Afghan woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, according to her expedition organizers. Ahmad reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak at 7:20 a.m. local time on May 21, completing a climb she said was intended to raise awareness about women’s rights, refugee resilience and