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Emergency Assistance to Eastern Afghanistan in Response to the Earthquake
On September 3, upon the request of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods (tents, blankets etc.) through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Afghanistan in response to the damages caused by the earthquake.
From the humanitarian perspective, Japan has decided to provide emergency assistance to support the people affected by the earthquake.
(Reference) Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, an earthquake that occurred on August 31 (local time) has resulted in a large number of victims including the loss of lives, and significant physical damage. According to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of September 2, there are over 1,400 deaths, 3,100 people injured, and 5,400 homes destroyed.