The earthquakes come in a year when tremors in Turkey and Syria killed an estimated 50,000 people in February. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in earthquakes in Morocco in September.
Earthquakes kill over 2,000 in Afghanistan. People are freeing the dead and injured with their hands
A Taliban government spokesperson says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2,000 …
Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province
Emergency teams in Afghanistan are racing to rescue people from the rubble left by a powerful earthquake that struck the west of the country. Hundreds of people are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit villages in Herat Province on Saturday.
Entire Villages Razed as Death Toll Soars From Quakes in Afghanistan
Local officials reported 813 confirmed deaths, though the toll was expected to rise. Homes were reduced to rubble, and hospitals are overwhelmed.
China to do its best to assist in Afghanistan’s disaster-relief efforts: spokesperson
China will do its best to assist in Afghanistan’s disaster-relief efforts in light of its needs, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. It was reported that 6.2-magnitude earthquakes
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Pakistan grieved over devastating earthquake in Afghanistan
“The Government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Western regions of Afghanistan yesterday, resulting in tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property …
Pakistan will extend ‘all possible support’ for Afghan earthquake victims: FO
The Foreign Office Sunday said it will extend all possible support to the recovery efforts in the wake of the powerful earthquakes in the western regions of Afghanistan a day earlier.
Mehidy guides Bangladesh to six-wicket win over Afghanistan at World Cup
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their Cricket World Cup opener, thanks to a fine performance by the all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz …
Death toll from earthquakes in western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000, Taliban says
The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen to 2,060, a Taliban government spokesperson said Sunday.