Anger is quietly growing against the government’s slow reaction and reluctance to accept foreign aid. But in a country where protest is a risk, perhaps the loudest response is action.
Tag: Morocco Earthquake (Sept 8, 2023)
Morocco Earthquake Rescue Efforts Enter 4th Day as Toll Surpasses 2,900
Aid workers say hopes of rescuing trapped victims are dwindling. The Moroccan government has drawn some criticism for being slow to greenlight international aid.
Moroccan Earthquake Survivors Confront Late Rescuers
The people of a village high in the Atlas Mountains erupted in anger when the Moroccan government left them alone for three days to dig out and bury their loved ones.
Moroccan Government Defends Quake Response, but King Is Mostly Silent
King Mohammed VI waited hours before making his first public statement on the disaster, and has made few since. It was a government spokesman who pushed back on Monday against growing criticism on the pace of rescue efforts.
Desperation Mounts as Aid Trickles In to Quake-Hit Areas of Morocco
The government defended its response to the earthquake as robust, but some residents desperate for basic supplies say they feel abandoned.
In Quake-Battered Mountains, Many Moroccans Must Fend for Themselves
In a critical period for search-and-rescue teams, the Moroccan government has given few updates about its response and the scope of the destruction.
Morocco Rescuers Slow to Reach Hardest Hit Areas After Quake
It remained unclear how quickly emergency teams would be able to reach the victims and prevent more deaths. Many of the areas affected by the quake are remote mountain villages that are not easily accessible.
How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Morocco.
Photos: Scenes From Morocco’s Deadly Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake
The quake centered about 50 miles from Marrakesh turned homes into rubble and left survivors terrified.