Afghanistan landslide: Day of mourning declared

[Sunlei]

The Afghan government has declared a day of national mourning for hundreds of people killed when a mudslide engulfed their village on Friday.

At least 2,000 people were in their homes when a mountain collapsed and covered the area in mud and rocks.

A further 600 people are also missing after rushing to help with the rescue effort and being caught in a second landslide.

Rudimentary efforts by locals to dig into the soft mud with shovels were quickly abandoned.
A few hundred survivors have spent a second night out in the open, although blankets, tents and basic food aid have now arrived. more info http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27273684

Wishing the Afghan peoples, peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

[Lefta Dissenter]

1. How terrible

And they can't even search for the bodies of their loved ones without risking their own lives.



edited to add that I just heard on NPR that the UN said they won't be searching for bodies, because there's so much mud and it's too dangerous. They are providing support to survivors and those currently at risk from additional mudslides.