Taliban appeal for international aid after deadly Afghan earthquake

The Taliban have urgently called for international assistance following a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The disaster has claimed over 1,400 lives and injured more than 3,000 people in Kunar province alone. The United Nations warns that casualties are likely to rise sharply as rescue efforts continue. Immediate humanitarian aid is needed to support medical care, shelter, and food for the survivors. FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley has the analysis.