A powerful earthquake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds. The Blue Mosque ...

The girl was taken to hospital in a critical condition, a spokesperson for the 209 Al-Fath Army Corp told CNN. ...

The Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif which dates back to the 15th century was affected by the earthquake. At least 20 people ...

“Any potential reduction in assistance for Afghanistan is, of course, concerning.” :: Herat, Afghanistan “We've seen levels of food insecurity… In August 2021, there was this massive deterioration in ...

At least one in three people in Afghanistan will face severe food insecurity this winter as the war-battered nation faces crisis or emergency levels of hunger, aid agencies have warned. Children in ...

While the government will host a conference this month to galvanise international action before the cold Afghan winter sets ...

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The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 28 km near Mazar-e Sharif, a city of around 523,000 people famous for its shrines and historic sites.

Much has been said about the influence of climate on the history of warfare, and a lot has been made of the infamous Afghanistan winter. (For local conditions in Kabul click hereor here, and for a ...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 30 November 2012 In the last week ...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Kris Janowski – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 27 September 2002 As of ...