Afghanistan's Herat Province Shaken by Third Earthquake in a Week, Leaving Survivors Traumatized

Afghanistan's Herat province has been hit by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, the third in nearly a week, resulting in at least one death and nearly 100 injuries. The area is still recovering from powerful quakes on October 8 that killed over 2,000 people. The recent earthquakes have caused panic and fear among the residents, many of whom are still sleeping outside due to the risk of aftershocks. Dust storms have worsened living conditions, damaging the tents of survivors. The World Health Organization reports that nearly 20,000 people have been affected, with women and children comprising most of the casualties. The Taliban government, facing a humanitarian challenge and lacking strong relations with international aid organizations, is struggling to provide assistance.