Disaster Response

Deadly Earthquakes Devastate Afghanistan Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

By National Security Desk | September 5, 2025

Afghanistan reels from a deadly earthquake and powerful aftershocks that have claimed over 2,200 lives, exposing the dire need for effective international aid amidst ongoing instability.

Afghanistan is grappling with an unrelenting natural disaster and its catastrophic consequences in the province of Kunar and neighboring areas. After the initial earthquake on Sunday killed at least 2,205 people and left thousands injured, the region continues to be shaken by powerful aftershocks, including a magnitude 6.2 tremor reported by German geoscientists. These subsequent quakes have shattered hopes of finding more survivors, shifting focus instead to urgent humanitarian relief for those left homeless and bereaved. When Will the International Community Step Up Beyond Empty Promises? The seismic chaos unfolding thousands of miles away may seem distant, yet it underscores...

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