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From Kabul to the Order of Merit

Ali Akbar, a 72-year-old newspaper seller, embodies the changing face of Paris's Left Bank.

He's witnessed the shift from bustling intellectual hubs to tourist-filled streets over five decades.

President Macron, a former customer, awarded him the Order of Merit, recognizing his unique contribution.

Akbar's journey, from Afghanistan to becoming a beloved Parisian figure, is truly inspiring.

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Original: BBC News

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#Ali Akbar #Newspaper Hawker #Paris #France #Emmanuel Macron

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