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
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.
Tuesday Briefing: Aid Trickles In to Morocco
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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.
Monday Briefing: Searching Morocco’s Quake Zone
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A woman who lost her brothers in the Morocco earthquake took time to process her grief.
More than 2,000 people were killed in the quake that hit Morocco on Friday night. Hardest hit was the province of Al Haouz, which is home to Amizmiz.
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.
Serious Earthquakes Have Hit Morocco Before
The deadliest quake in Morocco’s recent history was a 5.8-magnitude temblor that killed about 12,000 people in 1960.