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More than 40 killed in deadly Nuristan floods, says UN
Search and rescue efforts continue in hardest hit areas, as dozens of people remain missing
More than 40 people have been killed, dozens injured and many remain missing after heavy rainfall and flash flooding swept through parts of eastern Afghanistan, according to the United Nations.
Speaking at a press briefing, UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said preliminary reports indicate that the floods also caused extensive damage to homes, public buildings and businesses.
He said search-and-rescue operations are continuing in the hardest-hit areas, while the United Nations and its humanitarian partners are carrying out rapid assessments to determine the scale of the disaster and coordinate an emergency response.
Dujarric said the most urgent humanitarian needs include emergency shelter, food assistance, healthcare, essential household supplies and psychosocial support for affected communities.
He added that mobile health teams have already been deployed, healthcare facilities have been placed on alert, and additional medical, nutrition and food supplies are being mobilized to assist those impacted by the disaster.
Dujarric also said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is working closely with humanitarian partners and local authorities to coordinate relief efforts, although damaged roads and difficult terrain are complicating access to affected communities and slowing the delivery of aid.
The Islamic Emirate’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Saturday with Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, to discuss the current situation in the country and ways to expand ties between Kabul and Washington.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued Saturday evening that the two discussed opportunities in various sectors and issues related to Afghanistan-U.S. relations that could help broaden engagement between the two sides.
Muttaqi highlighted what he described as progress in stability, security, economic growth and self-reliance, saying Afghanistan currently offers a favorable environment for investment.
Khalilzad, meanwhile, praised the security and stability in Afghanistan and progress in reconstruction. He expressed hope that the country would make further gains in development, economic growth and self-reliance.
The former U.S. envoy also shared his views with relevant parties on strengthening relations and promoting constructive engagement between Afghanistan and the United States.
Zohurullah Fakhri, the head of the state-owned Afghan Tour company, says that an Australian tourist died of a heart attack in Wakhan district of Badakhshan province on Saturday.
According to Fakhri, the tourist, who was named “Charles” and was an Australian citizen, died in the Chaparan area of Wakhan district.
He did not provide further details about when the incident occurred or the transfer of the tourist’s body.
Dmitry Zhirnov, Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan, met with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Saturday.
According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed the expansion of bilateral relations, shared interests, and ways to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
They also exchanged views on the regional situation and emphasized that continued relations between Afghanistan and Russia are in the interests of both countries in light of ongoing regional developments.
The meeting also covered future cooperation between the two countries, with both sides stressing the need to further expand Afghanistan-Russia relations.
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