Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Afghanistan
United Nations Secretary-General
New York
01 September 2025
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life caused by Sunday's earthquake in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar Province.
Initial reports indicate that more than 800 people have been killed and many more injured. Casualty figures are expected to rise as search and rescue teams reach affected communities located in remote and mountainous locations.
The Secretary-General expresses his solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, extends sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.
The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs, provide emergency assistance and stand ready to mobilise additional support. An emergency appeal is being developed by the United Nations and our partners and an initial $5 million from the UN's emergency fund CERF has been released.
The United Nations in Afghanistan will spare no effort to assist people but current humanitarian funding is insufficient to address the needs. The Secretary-General calls for additional humanitarian resources to urgently respond to the tragedy and crisis at hand.
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