Civil defence members in northwest Syria criticise the UN and international community for a slow aid response after two deadly earthquakes. By Linah Alsaafin & E K Benj Syrians living in the rebel-held northwest region have decried the lack of humanitarian aid for victims of two powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria, describing catastrophic…
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Two Ugandans missing after Turkey, Syria earthquake – Minister Oryem as death toll hits 20,000
By Priscillah Maloba & E K Benj Uganda State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Okello Oryem has assured the public that there is no Ugandan who has died in the Turkey and Syria earthquakes, saying, however, two are still missing. The most powerful earthquake to strike Turkey and Syria in nearly a century occurred on…
Many dead as powerful earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria
By Zaheena Rasheed Many casualties are feared after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria. At least 15 deaths were reported in Turkey, while another 11 people died in Syria. 11 killed in Syria: APA doctor in the Syria’s Atmed told The Associated Press news agency that at least…
