 The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in which more than 1,000 people were killed and at least 1,500 injured, with unknown numbers buried in the rubble of the ring or from mud-built homes. South-Eastern Paktika province has been worst-eathed and the UN is crumbling to provide emergency shelter and food aid. Rescue efforts have been hampered by every ring and lack of resources.