Chinese Red Cross Provides $100,000 Aid to Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, which operates under the control of the Taliban, announced that the Chinese Red Cross has provided $100,000 in aid to the earthquake victims in Balkh and Samangan provinces…

​Cash Aid Distribution in Kabul

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, whose activities are managed by the Taliban, announced that the Chinese Red Cross has provided one hundred thousand dollars to the victims of the recent earthquake in Balkh and Samangan provinces.

This agency wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that this cash aid was delivered to the officials of the Red Crescent by Bao Zhouhui, the Deputy Ambassador of China in Kabul. This action demonstrates the continuation of humanitarian cooperation between Beijing and Afghanistan following the recent earthquake.

​Damage and Casualties from the 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake severely shook northern Afghanistan on the evening of last Sunday, leaving extensive damage in its wake. The highest casualties and financial losses from this event were concentrated in the Samangan and Balkh provinces.

According to credible reports, at least 27 people have died, and hundreds more have been injured as a result of this natural disaster. Furthermore, statistics show that more than 1,300 residential houses in these two provinces have been completely or partially destroyed.

​Inflow of International Aid

Following this deadly earthquake, various countries around the world have sent their humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan to alleviate the suffering of earthquake-affected people and to help rebuild the damaged areas. The cash aid from the Chinese Red Cross is part of this ongoing global assistance to the people of northern Afghanistan.