At least 1,000 killed in Afghan quake, with fear toll will rise

Damaged houses are pictured following a deadly earthquake in Gayan district in Afghanistan's Paktika province on June 22, 2022 . PHOTO|  AFP

By  AFP

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  • The latest earthquake came at a time when Afghanistan is battling a severe humanitarian disaster, worsened by the Taliban takeover of the country.

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