Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid

Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid

Jun 27, 2022 by BBC News - World

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  • By Yogita Limaye BBC News, Paktika province, Afghanistan Image caption, Arafat Gyankhail's mother was killed as the quake collapsed their home It's easy to miss the village of Dwegur if you're not looking for it.
  • It is home to 250 people, and because of its remote location no-one from the Taliban government or aid agencies have reached it with help so far.
  • Image caption, Villagers won't return to homes left standing for fear of another earthquake No-one in the village has begun to clear the debris.
  • Image caption, "Everything we worked for and built has gone," said Zapir Khan Even before the earthquake people in the village barely had enough to get by.

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