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The Taliban, who have ruled Afghanistan since 2021, said at the time that more than 4,000 people had died.
Simplified Text
Taliban said more than 4000 people died in 2022 earthquake
Confidence Score
0.900
Claim Maker
The Taliban
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2022",
    "event": "earthquake",
    "deaths": "more than 4,000",
    "source": "The Taliban"
}
Subject Tags
Casualties History Disaster Earthquake
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9fc88875-4f97-45f9-ac27-721940295fd3
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM (5 days ago)

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Earthquake in Afghanistan Leaves More Than 800 Dead
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/world/asia/afghanistan-earthquake-jalalabad.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250901&instance_id=161664&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=205027&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 and injuring thousands. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and the death toll is expected to rise.

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