Only a trickle of humanitarian aid has reached the devastated parts of Syria because years of war have carved the country into zones of control that impede deliveries.
Tag: Earthquakes
With So Many Dead in Turkey, Families Forced to Rush Funeral Rites
The earthquake that hit in southern Turkey has killed more than 17,500 people there, overwhelming the traditional funeral process and accelerating how families say goodbye.
As Aid Trickles Into Syria, Residents Say Too Little, Too Late
“Some people under ruins are sharing their wills with the team,” said one rescue worker. “They share names of their loved ones, then they die.”
Your Friday Briefing: 20,000 Dead in Turkey and Syria
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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Is One of the Deadliest in Decades
The death toll surpassed 20,000 on Thursday, a grim milestone that makes it among the deadliest since 2000.
First Significant Aid Arrives in Northwestern Syria After Quake
The U.N. convoy was carrying shelter material and non-food items to the opposition-held region.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Millions Await Aid While Suffering Cold and Grief
With thousands dead and many more left homeless in Turkey and Syria, people struggling to unearth victims, bury the dead and provide for millions of survivors are pleading for more aid.
Your Thursday Briefing: Frustration Mounts in Turkey
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Turks and Syrians Abroad Rally to Help Their Homelands After Earthquake
An outpouring of donations is flowing from around the world, as communities struggle to ease feelings of helplessness — and the agony of waiting for loved ones who have not called.
Baby Born in Rubble of Turkey-Syria Earthquake is one of Many Child Victims
Harrowing images have emerged of some of the millions of children caught in the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria.