major regions of afghanistan, after the countries worst, earthquake in 20 years. at least 1500 people have been killed. the taliban government made an urgent appeal for international help. the un security council received a special briefing on the situation in the country, and gabriel alexander has more from the un headquarters in new york. the humanitarian situation in afghanistan, his grave, that was the key message from top un officials to security council members in what was a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the overall situation in the country. but given the recent devastating earthquake, the immediate humanitarian conditions obviously were front and center, search and rescue operations remain ongoing. that it is expected that the number of casualties will probably be on the coming days along the number of communities. i m sure you ll agree that yesterday s earthquake was here and i m a tragic reminder. media dangers which are facing some people at this time. the