Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 2,200, rescue efforts 'still ongoing'

The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has risen to more than 2,200, officials said Thursday. The deadliest quake to hit the country in decades has also stymied the emergency response as the cash-strapped country contends with overlapping humanitarian disasters.

Sep 4, 2025 - 11:00
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Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 2,200, rescue efforts 'still ongoing'
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has risen to more than 2,200, officials said Thursday. The deadliest quake to hit the country in decades has also stymied the emergency response as the cash-strapped country contends with overlapping humanitarian disasters.
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