Kabul: It is difficult to reach the interior of Afghanistan, even at normal times. There are so many dangers lurking on the hillside roads. It’s only a matter of time before a rescue mission is made possible in an earthquake-ravaged area.
The Taliban were the only disaster relief force in southeastern Afghanistan near Khost to be alert to earthquake victims. When they took office in 2021, the U.S. It was not only the army that left. Many human rights and relief workers who have served for years in the troubled country also boarded the plane. This was due to the Taliban’s atrocities and concerns about their own security. The Taliban suffered a major setback due to the lack of NGOs in the face of the disaster.
The rescue operation was hampered by the lack of funds or equipment due to the blockade by various countries. It also led to a failure to coordinate facilities that were unfamiliar to administrators and officials. U.S. Many who served for the previous government, which they supported, are not cooperating with the Taliban.
“I hope the international community and NGOs will help us in these difficult times,” Taliban spokesman Anas Haqqani said on Twitter. The United Nations and the European Union followed suit. Countries such as Iran and China have also announced their support. The Afghan Red Crescent Society delivered blankets and food to relief camps. Emergency ambulances released by Italian NGO
The quake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, was estimated to have been caused by landslides, overcrowding and weak buildings. More people are reported to be trapped under the rubble.