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Taliban security forces opened fire on a rare Herat protest over dress-code arrests, with reports of a killed woman and child and several injuries, as the UN and rights groups urge restraint and accountability.
In Herat, Afghanistan, a rare women’s protest against the Taliban’s hijab rules turned deadly as security forces dispersed the crowd, with medics reporting two deaths and several injuries; police deny fatalities and say they acted to maintain public order, while witnesses describe gunfire and beatings. The incident underscores ongoing restrictions on women’s rights under the Taliban since 2021.
The United Nations is raising alarm over the detention of Afghan women in Herat, suggesting a crackdown on women’s rights and urging accountability from authorities.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, marking the fourth earthquake of that magnitude in just over a week. Save the Children reported four deaths and 153 injuries, with several villages destroyed and widespread devastation. The previous quakes had already flattened villages, resulting in over 2,000 deaths, predominantly women and children. Survivors are grappling with the loss of multiple family members, while volunteers assist in search and rescue efforts and the burial of victims.
Afghanistan's western province of Herat has been hit by another earthquake, measuring 6.3 magnitude, just days after a series of tremors caused significant damage in the same region. There have been no official reports on casualties or damage from this latest quake. The previous earthquake on October 7 was one of the most destructive in Afghanistan's recent history, with mud-brick homes, schools, and hospitals being flattened. Relief operations are still ongoing, and survivors are now faced with the additional challenge of recovering from this latest disaster.
The western province of Herat in Afghanistan has been hit by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, the third since October 7, causing further devastation and leaving thousands homeless. The latest earthquake has resulted in casualties and collapsed structures, with several villages destroyed. Rescue efforts are underway, and affected residents are in need of urgent assistance.
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, just over a week after previous quakes devastated the same region, killing thousands and flattening villages. The latest earthquake has caused further casualties and destruction, with four reported deaths and 153 injured. Save the Children reported that several villages have been destroyed, while authorities have given lower casualty numbers. Survivors are grappling with the loss of multiple family members, and volunteers are assisting in search and rescue efforts.
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, following a series of tremors that killed over a thousand people. The earthquake was centered north-northwest of Herāt and occurred along the same fault planes as the previous quakes.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after two large quakes in the same region killed over 1,000 people. More than 100 people were injured and sent to the hospital, while many were left homeless and sleeping in the open. Aid agencies have reported a shortage of blankets, food, and other supplies. Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Western Afghanistan, just days after two similar quakes left over 1,200 people dead. The latest earthquake occurred near Herāt, with no immediate details on its impact. It was followed by a 5.0 magnitude quake in the same area. The death toll from the previous weekend's earthquakes has risen to at least 1,294, with over 1,600 injured.
Two powerful earthquakes struck western Afghanistan, leaving hundreds feared dead and over 1,000 injured. The disaster management chief of Herat province reported at least 120 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Images showed villages reduced to rubble and the dead covered with blankets, including children. The earthquakes, with a magnitude of 6.3, were felt in Iran's Razavi Khorasan province. The Taliban government assisted in evacuating the wounded, and the World Health Organization sent medical supplies. Afghanistan, already impoverished and malnourished, has been isolated since the Taliban takeover.
At least 14 people have been killed and 78 injured in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck western Afghanistan near the border with Iran. The quake caused damage to buildings, trapping people under rubble, and was followed by three powerful aftershocks. The city of Herat, considered the cultural capital of Afghanistan, was particularly affected. The region is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
The Taliban have banned families and women from restaurants with gardens or green spaces in Afghanistan’s Herat province, citing complaints from religious scholars and members of the public about mixing of genders in such places. The outdoor dining ban only applies to establishments in Herat, where such premises remain open to men. The Taliban have imposed a slew of restrictions since taking power in August 2021, including shutting girls out of classrooms beyond sixth grade and women from universities and most types of employment.