A: Hey there! Heard any news recently?
B: Not much, what's up?
A: The UN is putting pressure on the Taliban to let female workers help in the earthquake relief effort. They're currently banned from working in Taliban areas.
B: Wow, that's sad. The UN guy said the rules are hindering aid and making it hard to reach the affected areas. He wants them lifted right away.
A: Exactly! The UN has provided food, water, shelters, and medicine for about 60,000 people so far but they need more help. With winter coming, he's asking for more international support.
B: That earthquake was terrible. It happened on the 31st of August, right?
A: Yes, it did. More than 2,200 people died and over 3,600 were injured, mostly in Kunar Province. Many areas are still isolated because of damaged roads.
B: Not much, what's up?
A: The UN is putting pressure on the Taliban to let female workers help in the earthquake relief effort. They're currently banned from working in Taliban areas.
B: Wow, that's sad. The UN guy said the rules are hindering aid and making it hard to reach the affected areas. He wants them lifted right away.
A: Exactly! The UN has provided food, water, shelters, and medicine for about 60,000 people so far but they need more help. With winter coming, he's asking for more international support.
B: That earthquake was terrible. It happened on the 31st of August, right?
A: Yes, it did. More than 2,200 people died and over 3,600 were injured, mostly in Kunar Province. Many areas are still isolated because of damaged roads.
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Summary
UN pressuring Taliban to allow female workers in earthquake relief efforts; ban hinders aid delivery and access to affected areas, with over 60,000 people assisted so far. UN official requests rule lift and international support as winter approaches following August 31st earthquake in Kunar