Days after quake, Afghan survivors still await aid
Summary
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed over 1,400 people and injured thousands, with rescue efforts hampered by difficult terrain and aftershocks. Aid agencies and locals struggle to reach affected remote villages.
Key Points
- A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing 1,469 people and injuring over 3,700.
- Rescue teams face challenges reaching remote, mountainous areas due to aftershocks and rockfalls.
- Thousands of survivors remain in dire need of humanitarian aid and shelter.
- Aid efforts include helicopter evacuations and local donations amidst worsening poverty and ongoing crises.
