The United Nations does not have search and rescue capabilities in Afghanistan and Turkeybest It was positioned “to save after a deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday, senior United Nations aid official He said.
“We talked about it with Embassy of Turkey here on Earth while they wait for “The official request,” the deputy UN envoy said. in Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov, who Coordinate humanitarian operations.
We will not be able to make such a request until after discussion with De facto authorities and headquarters on What is the reality on Earth at the moment.
earthquake hit remote the border region of Afghanistan overnight killing at least 1000 people Hundreds more were injured with The death toll is expected rise.
United Nations Office for coordination of The Office of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said: in that it first Response leaflet that humanitarian partners were preparing to assist affected families in Paktika and Khost provinces, in Coordination with Taliban authorities.
“Immediate needs identified include emergency casualty care, emergency shelter, non-food items, food assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support,” said the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
“Given the unusually heavy rain and hail, emergency shelter is an immediate priority.”
The 5.9-magnitude earthquake was the most affected in Where is the rugged east? people already lead hard life in A country suffering from a humanitarian catastrophe that worsened after the Taliban seized power in August 2021.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Taliban Disaster and Humanitarian Department said affairs office He delivered food and emergency tents to some of the families living in open but further help There was a need.
The agency said the Afghan Ministry of Defense sent five helicopters to Paktika province to facilitate medical evacuations, while a member of a medical team was there. team He was sent to the Jayan region.
“Although search and rescue efforts are continuing, heavy rain and wind are hampering efforts with The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that helicopters were unable to land this afternoon.”
“the number of Casualties are expected rise As search and rescue operations continue. Humanitarian search and rescue teams … be on Prepare to publish as needed.
