US Abandons Disaster Response: Death Toll Soars as Aid Fails to Reach Quake Victims

BREAKING NEWS US Abandons Disaster Response Efforts: Death Toll Mounts as Aid Fails to Reach Affected Areas A devastating earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday, killing over 2,200 people and leaving thousands more stranded. But what's even more alarming is that the US, a global leader in disaster response, has seemingly abandoned its emergency aid efforts. Timeline of Disaster Response Sunday: Earthquake hits Afghanistan, causing widespread destruction Monday: Initial death toll reports surface, with 200 confirmed fatalities Tuesday: Death toll rises to 500, then 800, and finally over 2,200 by Thursday US officials claim they're "reviewing" their response efforts Immediate Impact The lack of aid has left rescue teams scrambling to reach remote villages. "It's like a war zone out here," said Mushtaq Khan, a senior adviser for the International Rescue Committee. "We're doing our best with limited resources, but it's clear that more needs to be done." Background Context In recent years, the US has been scaling back its disaster response efforts, citing budget constraints and shifting priorities. But experts warn that this move will have far-reaching consequences. What Happens Next? As the death toll continues to rise, international pressure is mounting on the US to re-evaluate its emergency aid policies. Will they heed the call for help, or will more lives be lost in the wake of disaster? Stay tuned for further updates as this breaking news story unfolds. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Vox reporting.*