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Emergency Assistance to Northern Afghanistan in Response to the Earthquake
On November 5, 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 (blankets etc.) to Afghanistan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in response to the damages caused by the earthquake in its northern region.
From the humanitarian perspective, Japan has decided to provide emergency assistance to support the people affected by the earthquake.
(Reference) Earthquake in northern Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, an earthquake that occurred on November 3 (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 November 4, there are over 20 deaths, 945 people injured, and more than 90 homes destroyed.