At least eight people have been reported dead after a magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan. The earthquake hit the northern region of the country on Thursday morning, causing widespread destruction and panic among the local population.
The Afghan government has mobilized emergency response teams to the affected areas to assess the situation and provide assistance to those in need. “We are saddened by the loss of lives and the devastation caused by the earthquake. Our priority right now is to rescue those who are trapped and provide relief to the affected communities,” stated a government official.
International aid organizations have also offered support, with teams on the ground to assist in the relief efforts. “We stand ready to provide any assistance needed to help the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time,” said a spokesperson for a prominent aid agency.
The earthquake has once again highlighted the vulnerability of Afghanistan to natural disasters, given its location in a seismically active region. The government is expected to work on better disaster preparedness and response mechanisms to mitigate the impact of such events in the future.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with the death toll expected to rise as more information becomes available about the extent of the damage caused by the earthquake. The Afghan authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols to stay safe during the aftershocks that often follow a major seismic event.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “At least eight dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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