It's been 29 days and a week since the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.


The number of victims has exceeded 1,000 so far, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which is active locally, has indicated that medical support will continue in the coming months, and the Islamist Taliban is provisional. He expressed his intention to continue to support in cooperation with the administration.

Afghanistan suffered a magnitude 5.9 earthquake on the 22nd of this month, with an epicenter in the eastern host state, killing at least 1040 people and injuring more than 1,600 in Paktika, which is adjacent to the host state, according to local authorities. It means that it is.

Nesefor Mugendi, the representative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Afghanistan, who has been providing support immediately after the earthquake, said on the 28th that medical support and food provision will continue for several months in the future, according to NHK's interview. I did.



He added, "In the disaster area, the Taliban and local authorities are currently ensuring the safety of those who provide assistance. We would like to work together to ensure humanitarian assistance to those in need. ", And expressed his intention to continue to support in cooperation with the Taliban and local influential people.



He called for further support from the international community, saying, "In Afghanistan, the drought and food shortages have continued since last year, so there is not enough support."