Afghanistan, July 1 -- Sandy Gall, renowned journalist and author of Napoleon of Afghanistan, passed away at 97. He was celebrated for his extensive coverage of Afghanistan.
Sandy Gall, the esteemed British journalist known for his extensive coverage of the Afghanistan war, passed away on Sunday, July 30, at the age of 97. Gall, who spent much of his professional life in crisis zones around the world, was renowned for his fearless reporting on conflicts in the Middle East, Vietnam, and the fall of Saigon. His critical views and courage made him a prominent figure in war journalism.
Gall's deep connection to Afghanistan began in the 1980s when he became captivated by the fight of Ahmad Shah Massoud. He visited the country several times, pr...