Twelve Die as a 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan and Destroys a Refugee Family Shelter

At least twelve people died and four others were injured after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan and destroyed dozens of homes.Eight members of a single refugee family recently returned from Iran perished near Kabul when a wall collapsed onto their tent.Data from the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences located the epicenter in Badakhshan where heavy rains hindered rescue operations during the night.
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