Afghanistan Earthquakes: The World Must Unite to Help

Afghanistan earthquakes kill 2,053, the Taliban says, as the death toll spikes

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Earthquakes hit Paktika and Khost provinces

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Thousands were injured, and hundreds were missing

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The Taliban struggles to cope with humanitarian crises

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International aid starts to arrive

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Survivors are in desperate need of food, water, and shelter

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The death toll is expected to rise further

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Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and droughts

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Earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Afghanistan in recent years

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The Taliban is calling for international aid to help with the relief effort

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The earthquakes are a major test for the Taliban, which is struggling to govern Afghanistan

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