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title: "UK sets out support for Afghanistan earthquake victims"
description: "LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Britain set out emergency funding support for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan, saying it would ensure that the aid does not go to the South Asian country's current Taliban administration by channelling it through its partners."
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# UK sets out support for Afghanistan earthquake victims

> LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Britain set out emergency funding support for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan, saying it would ensure that the aid does not go to the South Asian country's current Taliban administration by channelling it through its partners.

By Reuters · Published 2 September 2025, 06:38 SAST · Updated 2 September 2025, 06:38 SAST

## Key points
- In a tragic twist of fate, Afghanistan's latest seismic shake-up has left over 800 dead and 2,800 injured, while international aid, like a shy guest at a party, struggles to make its way through the door thanks to dwindling funds and U.S. aid cuts.
- Afghanistan's devastating earthquake has claimed over 800 lives and injured at least 2,800, with rescue efforts ongoing.
- The crisis response is hindered by reduced funding, primarily due to cuts in U.S. aid.
- The UK has pledged £1 million ($1.35 million) to support healthcare and emergency supplies through UNFPA and IFRC.
- British Foreign Minister David Lammy reaffirmed the UK's commitment to aiding Afghanistan's most affected communities.

## Content

Sunday's disaster - one of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes - has [killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL1N3UO025&linkedFromStory=true), authorities said on Monday, as rescue operations continued. The country's response to the crisis has been [hampered by the shrinking of funding for Afghanistan](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL4N3UO0L1&linkedFromStory=true), led by U.S. aid cuts.

Britain's 1-million-pound ($1.35-million) assistance will be split between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Red Cross (IFRC) to deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to Afghans in the most affected regions, the government statement said.

"The UK remains committed to the people of Afghanistan, and this emergency funding will help our partners to deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to the most hard-hit," British foreign minister David Lammy said in the statement.

(Reporting by Muvija M; Editing by Sandra Maler)