Two factors hindering rescue and relief efforts for Afghan quake survivors

Afghanistan (MNN) — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan around 1 a.m. local time on Monday, when most families were asleep at home. Preliminary reports from the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said at least 20 people were killed and more than 640 were injured. Nehemiah with FMI says the Taliban-run nation lacks basic infrastructure, including heavy machinery for disaster relief. “Afghan people, they are digging the rubble with their bare hands and trying to