Afghanistan

Another powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Herat

The latest quake comes a week after the devastating earthquake in the western province of Afghanistan that left over 1,000.

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Afghanistan

EU condemns Shia mosque bombing, says rights of all groups must be protected

The EU says attacks that target civilians are violations of fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law

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Survivors say medicines for ill children running low in earthquake-hit Herat

A major relief operation is ongoing in the western province of Afghanistan as thousands of earthquake survivors are left with.

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UNHCR urgently appeals for over $14 million for Herat earthquake victims

The UN agency pleaded for the funding in order to provide humanitarian assistance to help victims avoid ‘further tragedy’

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China continues to assist quake-hit people in Herat

In Herat province, which was hardest-hit by the quakes, many families still choose to live in tents under the open.

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Pakistan warns ‘no compromise’ on Nov 1 deadline for ‘illegal’ refugees to leave

Pakistan is adamant that all undocumented refugees, including over one million from Afghanistan, must go within the next 17 days

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UN special rapporteur calls for protection of Afghanistan’s Shia community

Richard Bennet said in response to the deadly mosque bombing during Friday prayers ‘prevention, protection, accountability’ is needed

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HRW raises concerns over Afghan refugees’ situation in Pakistan amid deportation deadline

The HRW has criticized the broad calls by Pakistani officials for the mass deportation of Afghan refugees

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Afghanistan: IFRC warns of ‘escalating humanitarian crisis’ following devastating earthquakes

Alexander Matheou, IFRC Regional Director for Asia Pacific, described the situation on the ground as "a chilling scene."

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Turkmenistan’s humanitarian aid reaches earthquake-stricken Afghanistan

Reports indicate that those injured have been promptly transported to hospitals located in Herat city for medical care.

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