Mohammad Aziz, a 35-year-old worker from Nurgal district in Kunar province, described his village’s situation as horrific after losing five children in the recent earthquake .
He said at least 10 of his relatives have lost their lives and many others are still trapped under rubble.
Mohammad Aziz told The Guardian that poor people in this area have lost everything and death waves through every house.
Mud houses have been destroyed and devastation has engulfed everywhere.
Irish charity Concern Worldwide announced it is preparing to provide assistance to earthquake victims.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, with Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces suffering the most damage .
Shahzad Jamil, Concern Worldwide’s country director, said the affected areas are mountainous and remote, making access difficult.
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