Afghanistan quake: Taliban rulers appeal to aid agencies to intensify relief efforts

The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake which claimed the lives of over 1,000 people leaving another 1,500 injured, according to local officials.

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Mr Wickremesinghe also said he is trying to put together a conference of donors, which would potentially include China and Japan.

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(Aid agencies in neighbouring Pakistan are assisting with humanitarian effort. Credit: BBC)