VIDEO: Criticism over sluggish response to Nepal Earthquake

Nepal’s government has drawn early criticism from opposition politicians and some residents for what they say has been a sluggish response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by Saturday’s massive earthquake.

VIDEO: Criticism over sluggish response to Nepal Earthquake

As the body count from the 7.9-magnitude quake in Nepal rose, aid had begun to arrive in the country, but disbursement in many areas was slow.

The country’s mountainous terrain, poor infrastructure, and lack of equipment has complicated the task of assessing the damage and saving lives.

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