1A ICYMI: Earthquake Aftershocks Rock Afghanistan
Sep 3, 2025
Susanna Walden, the Kabul Bureau Chief for Agence France-Presse, shares harrowing insights on the aftermath of a devastating 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan. Over 1,400 lives were lost, and rescue efforts are hampered by treacherous terrain and ongoing aftershocks. Walden discusses the dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by political instability and dwindling international aid. She sheds light on the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, as the country grapples with long-term recovery amidst profound economic challenges.
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Voices From The Rubble
- Survivors described total destruction and constant shaking, waiting for help from God, the Islamic Emirate, and the international community.
- Those firsthand cries underline desperation and loss across affected Kunar communities.
Casualty Numbers Still Rising
- The death toll from the quake reached at least 1,469 and may still rise as many areas remain unreached.
- Susanna Walden warns that injuries and lack of medicine are driving ongoing uncertainty in casualty figures.
Terrain And Aftershocks Hamper Rescue
- Mountainous terrain and aftershocks repeatedly trigger landslides that block the few access roads.
- Reporters describe vehicles stuck and rescue progress slowed by constant rockfall and fragile roads.