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Turkiye delivers support to earthquake-affected families in Herat
The Turkish consulate office in Herat said in a statement that Turkiye remains committed to helping families affected by the recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan.
The statement said that in response to the earthquake, Turkiye mobilized its resources, leveraging the capacities and personnel of its Consulate General in Herat, along with other Turkish institutions and NGOs in Afghanistan.
The relief efforts began immediately, providing essential supplies, including tents, medical equipment, and food to those affected, the statement reported.
Turkiye’s Charge d’Affaires in Kabul, Cenk Ünal, demonstrated a strong commitment to aiding the region by being one of the first foreign diplomats to visit Herat on October 8. His visit aimed to assess the situation on the ground and to oversee Turkiye’s humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the area.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency’s (TİKA) Herat office swiftly initiated the distribution of food parcels to earthquake victims on the second day following the disaster. To date, TİKA has distributed 2,000 parcels of essential provisions.
On October 9, a Turkish Air Force cargo plane arrived in Herat, carrying a Turkish search and rescue team, a field hospital, medical professionals, and necessary medical equipment. Two Turkish doctors joined the medical team at Herat Regional Hospital, immediately commencing the provision of critical healthcare services, according to the statement.
The Directorate for Disaster and Emergency Management of Turkiye (AFAD) contributed to the relief efforts by delivering 250 tents, 1,500 blankets, and medical supplies, including 79,168 boxes of medicine and 13,480 bottles of serum to local authorities.
A second Turkish Air Force cargo plane, primarily loaded with humanitarian aid items, touched down in Herat on October 10, further reinforcing Turkiye’s commitment to the relief operations.
In parallel, the Turkish Maarif Foundation and Diyanet Foundation have initiated their independent aid campaigns, focusing on providing sustenance and shelter to the disaster victims, alleviating their challenges during this difficult period.
The statement underscores Turkiye’s unwavering dedication to providing assistance during this time of need and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the well-being of the people of Afghanistan.
Figures show that the earthquakes in Herat have claimed lives of over 2,400 people and have injured more than 2,000 others.
The Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan has announced scholarship opportunities for Afghan students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for the 2027 academic year.
According to the embassy, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan is offering scholarships for graduate-level study at Japanese universities under the research student category, including both regular and non-regular students.
Interested and eligible applicants can download the application guidelines and forms from the official Study in Japan website and are advised to carefully review all requirements before applying.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and have prepared all required documents must submit their applications by 25 May 2026. The embassy said late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
The first screening process will include a written examination in Kabul on 18 June 2026, followed by interviews scheduled for July 2026 (date to be confirmed).
The Embassy of Japan noted that the Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan will assist in collecting applications and facilitating written examinations, but will not be involved in the selection process.
It further emphasized that the selection will be conducted independently by the embassy and the Japanese government, based on academic merit, quality of application documents, and performance in written and interview examinations, without consideration of religious, linguistic, or ethnic background.
The scholarship program is fully funded and free of charge. The embassy warned applicants to remain cautious against scams, stressing that no financial contributions are required at any stage of the application process.
Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, has launched the distribution of more than 1,000 residential land plots for returning migrants in Logar province.
During a visit to Logar, Hanafi inaugurated a new township and said the initiative aims to support Afghan returnees by providing them with housing opportunities and improving settlement conditions.
He called for speeding up the process of distributing residential plots designated for migrants, stressing the importance of timely implementation.
“We inaugurated this township today, which includes more than 1,000 plots. These plots will be distributed to migrants. In addition, other townships will also be constructed soon,” he said.
Hanafi also noted that over the past three years, more than five million Afghan migrants have returned from neighboring countries, adding that efforts are underway to provide them with essential services and support their reintegration.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, has urged the Afghan authorities to take concrete action against militant threats that Islamabad says originate from Afghan soil.
Speaking at an event at the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul marking the first anniversary of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos against India, Nizamani reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining “brotherly ties” with Afghanistan.
The ambassador also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in reducing tensions between Iran and the United States, saying Islamabad’s initiatives reflected its commitment to regional and global peace.
During the ceremony, Nizamani reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to defend itself against any aggression.
“Pakistan’s desire for peace must never be mistaken for weakness,” the ambassador said, calling for heightened vigilance against regional threats.
Pakistani officials have consistently claimed that militants use Afghan soil to attack Pakistan. The Islamic Emirate, however, has denied this claim and said that Afghanistan is not responsible for Pakistan’s security failures.
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