On August 31, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, claiming the lives of more than 1,400 people. AAR Japan is assessing the situation through our local office in Kabul and will distribute emergency relief supplies to affected people.
Afghanistan has faced not only political instability but also repeated large-scale disasters in recent years. In Kunar province, a mountainous area near the Pakistan border, many mud-brick houses have collapsed, burying people alive. Rescue operations continue for those trapped in the rubble, and local media report that the number of casualties may continue to rise.
AAR Japan has been providing support in Afghanistan since 2002, including the 2023 earthquake, where we provided emergency relief to affected people. Moreover, we have long supported internally displaced people and carried out mine action programs. We will use the experience and our established networks to provide prompt emergency support to the people affected by the current earthquake.
AAR Japan has provided various support activities since we established our Kabul office in 2002. We will provide not only emergency support immediately after the earthquake, but also long-term assistance to ensure that no one is left behind.
