Afghan Earthquake: 26 Killed After 5.3 Earthquake Hits Western Afghanistan
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hits western Afghanistan on Monday 17 January. Houses collapsed and 26 people died, 4 sustain major injuries.
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An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hits western Afghanistan on Monday 17 January. Houses collapsed and 26 people died, 4 sustain major injuries.
Dozens of people have been killed in Afghanistan after two subsequent earthquakes, magnitudes 5.3 and 4.9, ravaged the region and caused the roofs of buildings to collapse. The situation comes as residents are already struggling amid a humanitarian crisis brought about by a war that has lasted for years.
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 5.3 have hit western Afghanistan, with 26 people reportedly dead on Monday, according to local officials.
Taliban forces in Afghanistan are responsible for the death or disappearance of more than 100 former police and intelligence officers, according to a report from Human Rights Watch.
Taliban forces in Afghanistan are responsible for the death or disappearance of more than 100 former police and intelligence officers, according to a report from Human Rights Watch.