Syria and Turkey

6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis

The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.

Israeli experts: $10b. needed to reinforce buildings before next big earthquake

The Israeli government needs to plan to strengthen 800,000 buildings and critical infrastructure before it’s too late, experts warn.

By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
05/03/2023

Turkey earthquake tragedy is a reminder of what's important - opinion

Despite the rapid, substantial global humanitarian response from many countries, it just wasn't possible to help everyone, quickly enough.

By RABBI ABRAHAM COOPER/THE MEDIA LINE , REV. JOHNNIE MOORE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/03/2023

Turkey shifts to post-quake reconstruction, getting aid to those in need

The mission now is to remove the debris and build new homes for those who need them. 

By MOHAMMED AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2023

Hasty rebuild could leave Turkey at risk of another quake disaster

Turkey's government is struggling to find a quick solution to rehome those who were left homeless after the quake, and rebuild what was destroyed. However, being speedy could be a bigger issue.

By REUTERS
20/02/2023

Blinken to talk aid, Nordic NATO bid in visit to quake-hit Turkey

The United States Secretary of State will approach the meeting with multiple prongs; one focused on earthquake relief and the other focused on Finland's bid to join NATO.

By REUTERS
19/02/2023

ISIS attack and US raid show terror group still dangerous - analysis

ISIS continues to be a threat and the US and SDF continue to carry out raids to make sure it can’t make a comeback.

NASA satellites assist in Turkey-Syria earthquake response

The earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and western Syria on February 6th left over 37,000 dead and over one million people homeless.

Turks made homeless by massive earthquake face uncertain future

Over 1 million are left without homes or living outdoors due to damage to buildings and fears of collapse amid freezing conditions, and many say they feel forgotten by the Turkish government.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
14/02/2023

Death toll from devastating Turkey, Syria earthquakes tops 33,000

Displaced residents near the epicenter said they had set up tents as close as they could to their damaged or destroyed homes to keep it from being looted.

By REUTERS
12/02/2023
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