October 8, 2023 1:40 PM

In Afghanistan, death toll from strong earthquakes rises to 2000

In Afghanistan, the death toll from strong earthquakes rose to 2,000 said a Taliban spokesperson today. It was one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades. According to local authorities, the number of casualties will increase as search and rescue efforts continue amid reports that some people may be trapped under collapsed buildings.  UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said at least 465 houses had been reported destroyed and 135 were damaged...