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Press releasePublished on 3 September 2025

Switzerland allocates CHF 1 million to support earthquake victims in Afghanistan

Berne, 03.09.2025 — Switzerland has decided to allocate CHF 1 million to help those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan. Three days after the disaster, the death toll stands at over 1,400, with 3,000 injured. The affected areas, located in the east of the country near the border with Pakistan, are difficult to access, which is complicating relief efforts.