OTTAWA — The federal government is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan.

A news release issued by Global Affairs Canada today says $1.3 million will be allocated to the World Food Programme which is already providing food and logistical help.

The International Committee of the Red Cross will get $1 million.

CARE Canada and Islamic Relief Canada will both get $350,000 to provide assistance including clean water, emergency shelters and essential non-food items.

The news release says Canada is providing more than $36 million overall in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in 2025 through UN, Red Cross and non-governmental partners.

A spokesperson for the Taliban government said Thursday that

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