'My home is a graveyard now': The aftermath of Afghanistan's deadly earthquake

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'Aid agencies haven't yet found a safe landing zone for helicopters and so all survivors can do is watch as vital support flies past.' Read inzyrashid's eyewitness report

Mohammad takes us to his new home, a tent with the most basic facilities. On the bed lies his sister with a broken leg, she still hasn't had a visit from a doctor and is in a lot of pain.Bibi Hawwa told us:"When the earthquake struck I didn't know what was happening, I was completely unconscious. When I came round I was shouting for my brother and father and asking why they weren't coming to get me out.

But what's more poignant here than anything, is the smell. It's one that will stick with you for quite a while, particularly when you know what it's of.All but a few homes in this village have been flattened. The earthquake has cut off water supplies here which is making basic living even tougher. "They should rebuild our homes for us, if they can't then at least give us the money so we can rebuild it ourselves."

As he's having his dressing changed and wounds tended to, the doctor tells us Mohammad is an orphan - he lost his whole family in a flash when the quake shook this country. His physical pain will eventually ease, but the grief of losing the rest of his family will live with this boy forever.In the neighbouring village of Lawara there is more stable, continued support. International aid agencies have managed to set up bases to assist those who've lost everything.

 

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