Afghanistan, Sept. 4 -- Ireland announced €500,000 emergency aid to Red Cross and Red Crescent for Afghanistan's Kunar earthquake survivors, as officials confirm 1,457 deaths and appeal for urgent international support.
A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province has left at least 1,457 people dead, with rescue teams still pulling bodies from beneath the rubble, according to local authorities. The scale of destruction has prompted urgent appeals for international assistance.
Responding to the crisis, Ireland has pledged €500,000 in emergency funding to the Red Cross and Red Crescent to aid survivors in the worst-affected areas. The announcement was made by the Irish Foreign Ministry on Thursday, September 4....