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Statement on the Earthquake in Afghanistan
The South African Government is deeply saddened by
the loss of an estimated 3000 lives in a series of earthquakes
that rocked and completely devastated the market town
of Nahrin and surrounding villages in northern Afghanistan
on Monday and Tuesday, and has left more than 20 000
people homeless.
The South African Government expresses its condolences
to the government and people of Afghanistan, bereaved
families and wishes the wounded a speedy recovery.
It is trusted that recovery efforts will lead to a
speedy improvement in the situation of those affected
by the disaster.
For further information contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082
990 4853
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
28 March 2002
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