By Emma Farge

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations said on Tuesday it was seeking $139.6 million to help half a million people affected by earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, and it urged donors to set aside any reservations about the Taliban authorities.

Afghanistan’s worst earthquake in years, which struck on the night of August 31 into September 1, killed more than 2,200 people and was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks. The quakes have left tens of thousands of people homeless, with some fearing further landslides.

Colder temperatures set to arrive within weeks will mean tougher conditions for survivors in remote mountain areas, said Indrika Ratwatte, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan.

“This is a moment where the international community must dig d

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