The Syrian administration of a key border crossing into opposition-held territory in northwestern Syria said that Turkey would allow Syrians to leave the country and then return. Thousands flocked to the border.
Tag: Turkey Earthquake (Feb 6, 2023)
Your Wednesday Briefing: Miracle Rescues in Turkey
Also, the balloons over the U.S. and India’s raid on the BBC’s offices.
Amid Turkey Quake Rubble, Gasps of Air and Miraculous Rescues
Nine people were rescued in Turkey over a week after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the region. The rescues were rare bright spots in one of the bleakest periods in memory for Turkey.
Earthquake Shows Turkey’s Cities Didn’t Get The Care They Need
Cities are a form of life and they need constant care to stay strong. They didn’t get that care in Turkey.
9 People Rescued in Turkey Nearly 200 Hours After Quake
The first 72 hours are critical for finding survivors after natural disasters. The people rescued in Turkey on Tuesday had been under rubble for nearly 200 hours.
Isolation and Resignation in Turkish Villages Hit by Earthquake
In rural southern Turkey, some villages were cut off from aid for days, and locals were left to fend for themselves.
Assad Agrees to 2 More Border Crossings Into Syria for Earthquake Aid
The decision is the first time that President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to the cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid to opposition-held territory since the civil war began.
Little International Earthquake Aid Has Come to Hard-Hit Corner of Syria
Since a disastrous earthquake a week ago, little international aid has come to the hard-hit northwest of Syria, which is under the control of opposition forces.
Week After Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Relief Efforts Are Stymied
A week after a powerful quake struck Turkey and Syria, the combined death toll surpassed 35,000. With more than a million homeless in Turkey alone, there is a desperate need for temporary housing.