Afghanistan, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations urged urgent assistance for Kunar earthquake survivors in eastern Afghanistan, warning that shelter, clean water, and supplies are critical as winter approaches.
The United Nations has urged for immediate humanitarian assistance to thousands of earthquake-affected families in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, as the threat of winter intensifies.
In a statement on Monday, Andrika Ratwatte, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, warned that providing adequate shelter is the top priority for earthquake survivors. He emphasized that with winter approaching, emergency support must be rapidly scaled up to prevent further suffering.
Ratwatte also highlighted the urgent need for clean and sa...