Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

More than 1,300 people died as a result of two significant earthquakes that struck northern Afghanistan four days off. In a country still reeling from decades of war, the United Nations referred to it as” crisis on top of catastrophe.”

Both earthquakes occurred close to Herat province’s investment, a desolate area with mud brick houses scattered throughout. In some areas, entire villages were destroyed; victims are grieving the loss of loved ones and friends, and many have lost their homes and cattle.

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