Afghanistan's Earthquake Crisis Continues: Fourth 6.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes

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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, marking the fourth earthquake of that magnitude in just over a week. Save the Children reported four deaths and 153 injuries, with several villages destroyed and widespread devastation. The previous quakes had already flattened villages, resulting in over 2,000 deaths, predominantly women and children. Survivors are grappling with the loss of multiple family members, while volunteers assist in search and rescue efforts and the burial of victims.
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