Devastating Earthquakes Claim Over 2,000 Lives in Afghanistan

Two powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 6.3, struck western Afghanistan, killing over 2,000 people and injuring more than 2,000 others. The epicenters were located in the Zindajan district, near Herat city, and the quakes were felt in neighboring provinces. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. The earthquakes have exacerbated the country's ongoing humanitarian crisis, with funding shortages leading to cuts in aid and food assistance. The Taliban government has called for immediate relief efforts, and international assistance is being sought. This is the second deadliest earthquake in Afghanistan in less than two years.