According to Kokcha News Agency, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has stated that the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has occurred amid ongoing crises such as severe drought and the large-scale return of refugees, making the humanitarian situation even more complex.
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, expressed deep sorrow over the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, calling it a “crisis within crises.” In a message on social media platform X, he wrote, “I hope the international community and donor countries do not hesitate to support relief efforts.”
The UNHCR also issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need for additional resources to support immediate relief operations.
According to the Taliban government, at least 800 people have died in Kunar Province and 12 in Nangarhar Province. Additionally, 2,500 people were injured in Kunar, 255 in Nangarhar, 58 in Laghman, and 4 in Nuristan.
Taliban officials and UN offices have informed the media that relief teams have been dispatched to the affected areas, but the destruction of land routes has hindered aid delivery, forcing most assistance to be delivered by air.
The 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday evening has caused widespread damage. This comes as Afghanistan has been grappling with a series of humanitarian crises in recent years, including severe drought, food insecurity, and the forced return of millions of refugees from neighboring countries.
The recent earthquake has not only increased the number of casualties but has also multiplied the existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, underscoring the urgent need for immediate international support for the people of the country.
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