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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia's contribution will be channeled through the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), overseen by the UN Office for the Coordination of.

The blast happened at a mosque in the city of Pul-e-Khumri, the center of Baghlan province.