URGENT: Taliban's Response to Afghan Earthquake Sparks Chaos as Women Left Stranded.

Breaking News: Taliban's Response to Afghan Earthquake Sparks Chaos as Women Left Stranded At least 800 people have died and over 2,700 injured in eastern Afghanistan from a devastating earthquake that struck on August 31. The Taliban's response to the disaster has sparked chaos, with women left stranded. Taliban officials initially asked aid agencies to send more female health workers to assist female survivors, but later barred female U.N. staffers from reaching earthquake-devastated areas. This contradictory approach has hindered rescue efforts and left many women without access to medical care. The Taliban's actions have been criticized for being inconsistent with their claims of providing humanitarian assistance. Aid groups have reported difficulties in accessing affected areas due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, but the situation remains dire. The international community is urging the Taliban to allow unimpeded access to aid workers and ensure that women are not left behind. This is a developing story, with updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*