The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a spokesperson's statement on the 9th, expressing condolences to the victims and bereaved families of the earthquake that occurred in western Afghanistan.

After the earthquake in Gangjin on the 7th, Afghan children are sleeping on the streets. Photo by Yonhap News

After the earthquake in Gangjin on the 7th, Afghan children are sleeping on the streets. Photo by Yonhap News

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In the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the numerous victims and bereaved families caused by the earthquake in western Afghanistan," and added, "We hope for a swift recovery of the affected areas."



In northwestern Afghanistan, a magnitude 6.3 mainshock and aftershocks occurred on the 7th (local time), resulting in more than 2,400 deaths and over 2,000 injuries.


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