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July 9, 2017

Afghanistan's all-girl robotics team can't get visas to come to the US

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An all-girl team from Afghanistan got the chance of a lifetime to participate in a global robotics competition in the United States. Their parents said "Yes." But the US State Department has ot Produced by: The World staff. Image credit: Courtesy of First Global.

Aired July 3, 2017

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teresa r
I think it's really smart that a robot can take the place of a human. Do the girls have to put their name on robot for the Visa?
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Krispy R
So proud of you're achievement. I am embarrassed as an American that you are denied a visa. Courage to you!
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