Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- South Korea has pledged $1 million to support UN relief efforts for survivors of the northern Afghanistan earthquake that devastated Balkh and Samangan communities.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said Monday it has received a US$1 million contribution from South Korea to support survivors of the northern Afghanistan earthquake that struck Balkh and Samangan provinces.
In a statement, UNHCR said the funding will help deliver winter assistance to families affected by the quake, as well as Afghans recently returning from Pakistan who now face severe seasonal conditions.
UN agencies have appealed for swift international aid after the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Balkh's Khulm district left at least 27 people dead across...