Environment
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WFP Launches Emergency Aid for Quake Victims in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) began emergency operations to assist victims of the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night. The quake, affecting Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, has so far claimed over 800 lives, injured 2,500 people,…
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Pakistan Seismological Center Warns of Continued Aftershocks in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Seismological Center reported that following the deadly 6.3-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, nine aftershocks have been recorded in the region so far, with the possibility of continued tremors over the next two days. The earthquake struck Sunday…
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Afghanistan Resistance Council Expresses Condolences over Deadly Earthquake
DID Press: Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan described the recent earthquake in eastern provinces as a “major humanitarian catastrophe,” expressing deep sympathy with the victims and their families. “This tragic event struck our long-suffering people…
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Poll: Rescue Speed Top Priority in Kunar Quake Response
DID Press: A recent survey conducted by DID Press on earthquake crisis management in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces shows the public sees speeding up rescue operations and delivering immediate aid as the highest priority. According to the findings, 62% of respondents…
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Karzai Urges Immediate National, International Aid to Quake Victims
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai expressed deep sorrow over the human losses and damages caused by the recent earthquake in several provinces, demanding urgent action by national and international organizations to assist those affected. The devastating quake shook…
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Iran Ready to Immediately Assist Afghanistan Quake Victims
DID Press: Following a powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that killed and injured hundreds, Iran’s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message of condolence to the Afghanistan government and people, emphasizing Tehran’s readiness to provide humanitarian aid. “I am deeply…
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Taliban Interior Minister Orders Immediate Aid to Quake Victims
DID Press: Following a powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani instructed all provincial governors, security commanders, and ministry staff to immediately move to affected areas to assist victims. The earthquake struck at 11:47 p.m. local time…
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Iran Sympathizes with Afghanistan following Deadly Earthquake
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister expressed condolences over the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people caused by recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, saying Iran is ready to provide humanitarian aid. In a message, Iranian Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi…
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Deadly 6.0-M Quake Hits Eastern Afghanistan; Hundreds Dead, Injured
DID Press: A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar and Nangarhar provinces late last night, killing around 700 people and injuring more than 500, according to local officials. Authorities warned the death toll may rise as rescue operations underway.…
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Kabul: Not Seeking Water Tensions with Iran
DID Press: Abdul Latif Mansour, Afghanistan’s Minister of Water and Energy under the Taliban administration, said they do not intend to create water-related tensions with Iran. He noted that Iran receives its agreed share of water and that countries facing…
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