Venezuela Earthquake Deaths Surpass 2,000 Amid Ongoing Crisis

July 2 - Pakistan: The number of fatalities caused by the severe earthquake in Venezuela, which occurred last week, has increased to 2,295, with search and rescue operations still ongoing to find those who may be alive. Thousands more individuals have either been hurt or are unaccounted for, and aid activities are continuing throughout the impacted areas.

As stated by Jorge Rodriguez, head of Venezuela's National Assembly, the count of those hurt or unaccounted for remains in the tens of thousands. The United Nations suggests that up to 6.8 million individuals could have been impacted by the catastrophe.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated that the city of La Guaira, situated north of the capital Caracas, was one of the most affected regions. The city is experiencing significant food scarcity, extensive destruction of critical infrastructure, and broad disruptions in communications.

Emergency crews are striving to provide food, potable water, medicinal materials, and additional aid. Nevertheless, impaired highways and facilities have complicated recovery and support efforts.

At the same time, the skies above Caracas took on a rich crimson hue at dusk, forming an intense image that captured global interest. Officials mentioned that search and recovery operations after the Venezuelan earthquake will persist as the nation strives to assist impacted areas.

Five killed in El Obeid as Rapid Support Forces drones strike

June 10, 2026 (EL OBEID) – According to the Sudan Doctors Network, five individuals lost their lives and twelve more sustained injuries on Wednesday when drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces struck civilian locations in North Kordofan State.

El Obeid has emerged as a center for sophisticated military activities conducted by the army, focusing on regions in Southern and Western Kordofan along with the Darfur area. The city has repeatedly been subjected to drone strikes by the RSF, resulting in many civilian deaths and significant destruction of marketplaces and public infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals.

The Sudan Doctors Network stated in a release that a drone attacked the Dalil graveyard during a funeral ceremony, resulting in four deaths and seven injured individuals. As per the organization, a separate assault hit a gas station within the city, causing five people to suffer severe wounds.

The declaration highlighted increasing concerns that the number of casualties might increase, due to the ongoing attack on residential zones and community buildings within the city over the past few days.

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In another event, the network stated that a truck driver lost his life after his vehicle, carrying provisions, came under fire in the Jebel Kordofan region. The group referred to this occurrence as an explicit assault on both civilians and essential delivery routes that communities depend upon for fundamental necessities.

The declaration criticized the "systematic bombing" conducted by the RSF against civilian targets in El Obeid. It further stated that attacking civilians, public buildings, and food transportation vehicles represents an obvious breach of international humanitarian law.

The group placed full blame on the RSF leadership for these assaults, urging the global community and human rights groups to swiftly intervene to safeguard residents and stop incidents that endanger lives and intensify the humanitarian situation.

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