quake

As Afghanistan observes 'day of mourning,' UN continues aiding quake-hit areas

28 March 2002
Afghanistan observed a national day of mourning today for the victims of Monday's devastating earthquake as the United Nations continued rushing assistance to the affected areas.

UN brings aid to quake-stricken parts of Afghanistan; Karzai visits epicentre

27 March 2002
As the United Nations and its partners continued rushing aid to people affected by Monday’s devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, the Chairman of the Interim Administration, today led a group of Cabinet ministers to the stricken area for a first-hand assessment of relief needs.

In wake of devastating Afghan earthquake, UN rushes in to assess damage, bring aid

26 March 2002
Amid reports of the rising toll in the wake of a series of devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, United Nations relief agencies today moved urgently to assess the damage and provide humanitarian aid as top UN officials voiced their sympathies for the victims of the disaster and called for international support to assist the nation.