On October 7, a 6.3 magnitude quake coupled with numerous strong aftershocks struck the western region of Afghanistan, claiming the lives of over 2,400 people. This was one of the deadliest earthquakes since the beginning of the year, following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria in February, which killed more than 50,000 people.

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Rescue workers search for victims after an earthquake in Herat, Afghanistan, October 7, 2023.

Immediately after the disaster, which caused significant damage in the South Asian nation, the embassy contacted the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad for updates on Vietnamese citizens involved. In addition, it pro-actively carried out citizen protection work by posting official announcements on its website and liaising with contacts in Afghanistan to seek relevant information.

Vietnamese citizens seeking support can contact the hotlines of the embassy at +92512655785/+923363336868, or the citizen protection hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Department at +84 981 848484.

Source: VNA