Afghan puppeteer Mansoora Shirzad with Sesame Street's new character, Zari. Photo: AP
Meet Zari: Sesame Street’s first Afghan muppet bringing message of girl power to war-torn country
Dressed in traditional garb, Zari, whose name means “shimmering” in Dari and Pashto, is confident and inquisitive.
Afghan puppeteer Mansoora Shirzad with Sesame Street's new character, Zari. Photo: AP