The United States is providing $12 million in 'immediate humanitarian assistance' for Afghanistan following multiple devastating earthquakes that killed nearly 1,200 people and leveled villages.
The United States is providing $12 million in 'immediate humanitarian assistance' for Afghanistan following multiple devastating earthquakes that killed nearly 1,200 people and leveled villages in the western Herat province.Over 2,000 people were injured, according to the U.N. and disaster management officials. Twelve villages with over 1,000 homes were completely destroyed. Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes, followed by several strong aftershocks, struck on Saturday, followed by another 6.
'WFP urgently needs $400 million to help 7 million of the most vulnerable people survive the coming months.'The U.S. had frozen $7 billion in central bank assets when the government dissolved following the withdrawal of U.S. forces and the Taliban taking over the country by force. Half of that money was moved to a Swiss account in 2022 to benefit the people of Afghanistan.Analysts argue it's time for the funds to be released to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
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