Hussein Ibrahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has expressed solidarity with the Afghan people and urged member states and humanitarian organizations to provide immediate and necessary assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake in the country’s north.
In a statement released on Monday, November 3, 2025, the OIC said that its Secretary-General has directed the organization’s Afghanistan office to coordinate with relevant national institutions and assess the victims’ needs.
The statement added that the OIC office has been instructed to cooperate with humanitarian agencies and the organization’s international partners to deliver urgent aid to the earthquake victims.
The earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Monday night, November 3, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 534 others, according to reports.
