Weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria and killed over 50,000 people, Turkey has now begun to work to rebuild homes. The death toll in Turkey due to the massive earthquake has crossed over 44,000.

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<p>The body of Hatayspor's Sporting Director Taner Savut was recovered on Tuesday more than two weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck in Turkey and Syria, in which more than 47,000 people have died.&nbsp;Savut had been missing since Feb. 6. His body was found close to where Ghanaian&nbsp;footballer Christian Atsu, of the same club, was discovered dead last week.</p>

<p>"We feel the deep sorrow of losing our Sporting Director Taner Savut," Turksih side Hatayspor said on Twitter on Tuesday. "We will not forget you teacher Taner. Rest in heaven. You are always in our hearts." The Turkish&nbsp;Football&nbsp;Federation (TFF) and the top teams in the Turkish league, including Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, also issued messages of condolences in Savut's memory.</p>

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<p>Savut was trapped under the rubble of a luxury residential building alongside Atsu when the first earthquake, magnitude 7.8, struck. Built in 2013, Ronesans Residence has since become a symbol of poor construction practices in Turkey, which many people blame for the thousands of deaths in this month's earthquakes.</p>


The body of Hatayspor's Sporting Director Taner Savut was recovered on Tuesday more than two weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck in Turkey and Syria, in which more than 47,000 people have died.

The body of Hatayspor's Sporting Director Taner Savut was recovered on Tuesday more than two weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck in Turkey and Syria, in which more than 47,000 people have died. Savut had been missing since Feb. 6. His body was found close to where Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, of the same club, was discovered dead last week. "We feel the deep sorrow of losing our Sporting Director Taner Savut," Turksih side Hatayspor said on Twitter on Tuesday. "We will not forget you teacher Taner. Rest in heaven. You are always in our hearts." The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the top teams in the Turkish league, including Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, also issued messages of condolences in Savut's memory. Also Read: 'Are we selling LFC?': Liverpool owner John Henry gives an update on selling the Merseyside club Savut was trapped under the rubble of a luxury residential building alongside Atsu when the first earthquake, magnitude 7.8, struck. Built in 2013, Ronesans Residence has since become a symbol of poor construction practices in Turkey, which many people blame for the thousands of deaths in this month's earthquakes.

Hatayspor sporting director found dead following devastating earthquakes in Turkey, Syria

Another earthquake of magnitude 6.4 has hit the border region of Turkey and Syria killing three people and injuring almost 200. According to Turkey's Disaster Management Agency another 5.8 magnitude earthquake followed three minutes later.

Fresh earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Turkey-Syria border

<p>As Turkey is still recuperating from the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, another one of magnitude 6.3 hit the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday,&nbsp;the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.</p>

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<p>The quake occurred at a depth of two kilometres (1.2 miles).</p>

<p>According to Reuters witnesses, further damage has been reported in central Antakya. After the Monday quake, Reuters while quoting witnesses said Turkish rescue teams sprung into action checking weather people were harmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Resident Muna Al Omar said "I thought the earth was going to split open under my feet," reported Reuters. "Is there going to be another aftershock?" she questioned.&nbsp;As per reports, the earthquake was also felt in Egypt and Lebanon.&nbsp;However, reports suggest that no new casualties were immediately reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The massive 6 February quake left millions of people homeless. As per the latest tally, a total of 46,000 people have been killed in both countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed US' commitment to Turkey to help the nation in these difficult times.&nbsp;Turkey and Syria have been carrying out search and rescue operations ever since a massive earthquake hit the nations in the morning hours of 6 February. However, Turkey on Monday stopped its search and rescue operations in all provinces except for Antakya and Kahmaranmaraş cities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These cities were the hardest hit regions leading to mass destruction and damage.&nbsp;The United States has vowed an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid. to the disaster-hit nation. Other nations including India also stepped up to help Turkey and Syria in their efforts to recover from the tragic situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As Turkey is still recuperating from the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, another one of magnitude 6.3 hit the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

As Turkey is still recuperating from the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, another one of magnitude 6.3 hit the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Also Read | US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine The quake occurred at a depth of two kilometres (1.2 miles). According to Reuters witnesses, further damage has been reported in central Antakya. After the Monday quake, Reuters while quoting witnesses said Turkish rescue teams sprung into action checking weather people were harmed. Resident Muna Al Omar said "I thought the earth was going to split open under my feet," reported Reuters. "Is there going to be another aftershock?" she questioned. As per reports, the earthquake was also felt in Egypt and Lebanon. However, reports suggest that no new casualties were immediately reported. The massive 6 February quake left millions of people homeless. As per the latest tally, a total of 46,000 people have been killed in both countries. This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed US' commitment to Turkey to help the nation in these difficult times. Turkey and Syria have been carrying out search and rescue operations ever since a massive earthquake hit the nations in the morning hours of 6 February. However, Turkey on Monday stopped its search and rescue operations in all provinces except for Antakya and Kahmaranmaraş cities. Watch | Ukraine: Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit These cities were the hardest hit regions leading to mass destruction and damage. The United States has vowed an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid. to the disaster-hit nation. Other nations including India also stepped up to help Turkey and Syria in their efforts to recover from the tragic situation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes Turkey-Syria border region, further damages reported in Antakya

The devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this month have claimed over 46,000 lives so far. Hundreds of thousands of survivors, meanwhile, struggle to rebuild their lives around the rubble manoeuvring through the streets of the raised towns and cities.

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<p><meta charset="utf-8" />The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy have&nbsp;been circulating on social media. While multiple rescue stories have made headlines, a sizable number of people have also lost their lives under the debris.</p>

<p><meta charset="utf-8" />In the latest, a group of volunteers, in an effort to allay the pain of the tragedy have fixed red coloured balloons all over the earthquake debris in Turkey.&nbsp;The gesture is symbolic to the kids who lost their lives in the catastrophe. A video shared by the BBC showed multiple red balloons been planted around the rubble.</p>

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<p><meta charset="utf-8" />Oguen Sever Okur, Balloons Project Leader, who spoke to the BBC explained the intention behind the&nbsp; gesture and said, “I wanted this activity to be called ‘my last present to children’. We are still giving presents to children in Hatay but we wanted to fulfil our last duty to these angels and we are carrying out this activity with balloons.” Okur adds, “Believe me, every time we tie a balloon my heart hurts. We have tied 1,000-1,500 balloons so far but we will hopefully continue until we reach all parts of the city, until we reach every home of the children who lost their lives.”</p>

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<p><meta charset="utf-8" />So far, the total death toll of the quakes in Turkey and Syria have been 43,360. As per an Associated Press report, the 8.8 magnitude earthquake was the deadliest so far in the history of modern Turkey. Apart from the disastrous impact of the earthquake, many stories of survival and miraculous rescues have also been doing the rounds on social media. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that a newborn was rescued from under the debris with her umbilical chord attached to her mother, who died under the same rubble.</p>

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The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy have been circulating on social media.

The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy have been circulating on social media. While multiple rescue stories have made headlines, a sizable number of people have also lost their lives under the debris. In the latest, a group of volunteers, in an effort to allay the pain of the tragedy have fixed red coloured balloons all over the earthquake debris in Turkey. The gesture is symbolic to the kids who lost their lives in the catastrophe. A video shared by the BBC showed multiple red balloons been planted around the rubble. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) × Oguen Sever Okur, Balloons Project Leader, who spoke to the BBC explained the intention behind the gesture and said, “I wanted this activity to be called ‘my last present to children’. We are still giving presents to children in Hatay but we wanted to fulfil our last duty to these angels and we are carrying out this activity with balloons.” Okur adds, “Believe me, every time we tie a balloon my heart hurts. We have tied 1,000-1,500 balloons so far but we will hopefully continue until we reach all parts of the city, until we reach every home of the children who lost their lives.” ALSO WATCH | Antony Blinken tours Turkey's earthquake zone, says US is here with aid ALSO READ | Earthquake-hit Turkey halts rescue operations in all but two provinces So far, the total death toll of the quakes in Turkey and Syria have been 43,360. As per an Associated Press report, the 8.8 magnitude earthquake was the deadliest so far in the history of modern Turkey. Apart from the disastrous impact of the earthquake, many stories of survival and miraculous rescues have also been doing the rounds on social media. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that a newborn was rescued from under the debris with her umbilical chord attached to her mother, who died under the same rubble. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Symbolic red balloons planted over quake debris

<p>An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday.&nbsp;The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;"At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the&nbsp;Israeli enemy carried out an&nbsp;aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity,&nbsp;including residential neighbourhoods,"&nbsp;Syria's defence ministry said in a statement.</p>

<p>The initial toll reported by the Syrian government was five dead and 15 injured, including civilians. Later, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights pegged the casualties at&nbsp;15, reports AFP news agency.</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear whether the strike was aimed at a specific individual.</p>

<p>A video shared by state media purportedly showed that a 10-storey building was badly damaged in the attack, crushing the structure of its lower floors.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Three people rescued alive after 12 days in Turkey</strong></h2>

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<p>The Sunday strike comes more than a month after an Israeli missile strike had hit Damascus International Airport, killing four people, including two soldiers.</p>

<p>Israel has been carrying out hundreds of air strikes against its neighbour since the beginning of the Syrian war in 2011. It has primarily targeted Syrian army installations, Iranian forces and Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies of the Syrian regime.</p>

<p>It is believed that these attacks are part of an escalation of what has been a low-intensity conflict whose main aim was to slow down Iran’s growing entrenchment in Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, Israel's military has not made any comment on the missile strike.<br />
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Iran has been expanding its military presence in Syria over the years and now has a foothold in most state-controlled areas, with thousands of militias and local paramilitary groups under its command, say Western intelligence sources.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-10">In recent months,&nbsp;Israel has also intensified strikes on airports and air bases in Syria to disrupt Iran's increasing use of aerial supply lines to deliver arms to allies in Syria and Lebanon, including Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah.</p>

<p>The missile attack&nbsp;comes at a time when Syria&nbsp;is recovering from the devastating February 6 earthquake, which killed several thousands of people.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday. The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters.

An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday. The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters. "At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity, including residential neighbourhoods," Syria's defence ministry said in a statement. The initial toll reported by the Syrian government was five dead and 15 injured, including civilians. Later, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights pegged the casualties at 15, reports AFP news agency. It was not immediately clear whether the strike was aimed at a specific individual. A video shared by state media purportedly showed that a 10-storey building was badly damaged in the attack, crushing the structure of its lower floors. Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Three people rescued alive after 12 days in Turkey The Sunday strike comes more than a month after an Israeli missile strike had hit Damascus International Airport, killing four people, including two soldiers. Israel has been carrying out hundreds of air strikes against its neighbour since the beginning of the Syrian war in 2011. It has primarily targeted Syrian army installations, Iranian forces and Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies of the Syrian regime. It is believed that these attacks are part of an escalation of what has been a low-intensity conflict whose main aim was to slow down Iran’s growing entrenchment in Syria. So far, Israel's military has not made any comment on the missile strike. Iran has been expanding its military presence in Syria over the years and now has a foothold in most state-controlled areas, with thousands of militias and local paramilitary groups under its command, say Western intelligence sources. In recent months, Israel has also intensified strikes on airports and air bases in Syria to disrupt Iran's increasing use of aerial supply lines to deliver arms to allies in Syria and Lebanon, including Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah. The missile attack comes at a time when Syria is recovering from the devastating February 6 earthquake, which killed several thousands of people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Israel rocket struck residential buildings in Damascus killing 15 people. According to the police officials, the strike damaged several buildings in the densely populated area in the heart of the capital. The Head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described the incident as the deadliest Israeli attack.

Israel intensifies attack in Syria as their strike hits central Damascus

The disaster caused by the earthquake in Turkey and and Syria caused an estimated loss of up to one percent of the country's GDP as per the European bank for reconstruction and development. Turkey was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat when a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands, raised entire cities and left millions needing urgent help.

Turkey-Syria Quake Aftermath: Economic loss estimated at one per cent of Turkey's GDP

The disaster caused by the earthquake in Turkey could cause an estimated loss of up to 1% of the country's GDP, as for the European Bank, the reconstruction and development.

Earthquake rattles Turkey's economy, economists predict stagnant growth

What happens when a nation at the brink of an economic collapse rushes to the rescue of others? We are talking about Pakistan sending ais to Turkey after deadly earthquakes hit the country. Islamabad dispatched relief supplies and rescue personnel to Turkey after the earthquake but... watch the video to know what happened next.

Pakistan sends Turkey's Flood-aid back to Turkey as Quake-aid, claims Scribe

The body of Ghana national player and former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu has been discovered in Turkey beneath the wreckage of the residence where he lived, according to local media.

Footballer Christian Atsu found dead under building where he lived in Turkey

Turkey and Syria are still reeling from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck nearly two weeks ago. Rescue operations are still going on and humanitarian aid from around the world is pouring in.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Three people rescued alive after 12 days in Turkey

<p>Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in central Syria in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna." The director of the Palmyra hospital Walid Audi said the victims included 46 civilians and seven soldiers. The dastardly attack comes at a time when Syria is grappling with the devastation of the massive earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to radio station Sham FM, Audi said the bodies had "been brought to the hospital after the ambush" that targeted dozens. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack was carried out by IS terrorists on motorcycles who opened fire on truffle hunters, news agency AFP reported early Saturday. The IS did not immediately claim responsibility for the ambush.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was the deadliest attack by the group&nbsp;since January 2022 when they stormed a prison in the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Hasakeh in a bid to free fellow members. The resulting fighting inside the city had killed 105 people, mostly civilians, as well as 268 terrorists.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on Friday, American troops killed a senior IS leader in Syria. The leader, identified as Hamza al-Homsi, was killed with the US Central Command saying that four military personnel were injured during the raid. The injured were being treated at an American medical facility in Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing their territory following a military onslaught backed by a US-led coalition in March 2019, the Islamic State remnants in Syria mostly retreated to hideouts in the desert. Since then, the group has used such hideouts to ambush Kurdish-led forces and Syrian government troops while continuing to mount attacks in neighbouring Iraq.</p>

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Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in central Syria in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna.

Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in central Syria in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna." The director of the Palmyra hospital Walid Audi said the victims included 46 civilians and seven soldiers. The dastardly attack comes at a time when Syria is grappling with the devastation of the massive earthquakes. Speaking to radio station Sham FM, Audi said the bodies had "been brought to the hospital after the ambush" that targeted dozens. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack was carried out by IS terrorists on motorcycles who opened fire on truffle hunters, news agency AFP reported early Saturday. The IS did not immediately claim responsibility for the ambush. This was the deadliest attack by the group since January 2022 when they stormed a prison in the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Hasakeh in a bid to free fellow members. The resulting fighting inside the city had killed 105 people, mostly civilians, as well as 268 terrorists. ALSO READ | Senior ISIS leader killed, four American troops, dog wounded after helicopter raid in Syria: US military Meanwhile, on Friday, American troops killed a senior IS leader in Syria. The leader, identified as Hamza al-Homsi, was killed with the US Central Command saying that four military personnel were injured during the raid. The injured were being treated at an American medical facility in Iraq. After losing their territory following a military onslaught backed by a US-led coalition in March 2019, the Islamic State remnants in Syria mostly retreated to hideouts in the desert. Since then, the group has used such hideouts to ambush Kurdish-led forces and Syrian government troops while continuing to mount attacks in neighbouring Iraq. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Syria: 53 killed in ambush blamed on Islamic State terrorists, say reports

<p>The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), on Friday (February 17) said four American military personnel and one working dog were injured during a raid targeting ISIS senior leader in northeastern Syria, who was killed. The joint raid was conducted by Washington and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Last night, during a partnered US and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) helicopter raid in northeastern Syria, an explosion on target resulted in four US&nbsp;servicemembers and one working dog wounded,” said the CENTCOM, in a statement. The targeted ISIS senior leader, identified as Hamza al-Homsi, was killed during the raid, it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the three military personnel and the working dog are receiving treatment at the US medical facility in Iraq, said the CENTCOM. A report by CNN, citing a military official familiar with the operation, said that the three servicemen and the working dog are in stable condition, while the fourth member sustained minor injuries and has returned to duty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes days after the US military, in a statement had also announced the killing of “Ibrahim Al Qahtani, an ISIS official associated with planning ISIS detention center attacks,” It added, that raid also led to the “seizure of multiple weapons, ammo, and a suicide belt.” The statement posted on Twitter, five days after the raid was conducted, also said that there are more than 10,000 ISIS detainees being held in Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Washington leads the international coalition which leads the battle against IS in the region and also conducts periodic raids and strikes which target the group and its members. Earlier this month, the US military-led coalition forces and partner forces conducted 43 operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. It added, “No US forces were injured or killed in these operations.”<br />
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), on Friday (February 17) said four American military personnel and one working dog were injured during a raid targeting ISIS senior leader in northeastern Syria, who was killed.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), on Friday (February 17) said four American military personnel and one working dog were injured during a raid targeting ISIS senior leader in northeastern Syria, who was killed. The joint raid was conducted by Washington and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the region. “Last night, during a partnered US and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) helicopter raid in northeastern Syria, an explosion on target resulted in four US servicemembers and one working dog wounded,” said the CENTCOM, in a statement. The targeted ISIS senior leader, identified as Hamza al-Homsi, was killed during the raid, it added. While the three military personnel and the working dog are receiving treatment at the US medical facility in Iraq, said the CENTCOM. A report by CNN, citing a military official familiar with the operation, said that the three servicemen and the working dog are in stable condition, while the fourth member sustained minor injuries and has returned to duty. This comes days after the US military, in a statement had also announced the killing of “Ibrahim Al Qahtani, an ISIS official associated with planning ISIS detention center attacks,” It added, that raid also led to the “seizure of multiple weapons, ammo, and a suicide belt.” The statement posted on Twitter, five days after the raid was conducted, also said that there are more than 10,000 ISIS detainees being held in Syria. Washington leads the international coalition which leads the battle against IS in the region and also conducts periodic raids and strikes which target the group and its members. Earlier this month, the US military-led coalition forces and partner forces conducted 43 operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. It added, “No US forces were injured or killed in these operations.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Why is the world ignoring Syrian quake survivors? While aid poured in for Turkey in the days following the monster quakes, victims in Syria were left to fend for themselves. What explains this discrimination? Listen in to @VikramChandra

This World | Why is the world ignoring Syrian quake survivors?

Syria was grappling with the aftermath of some massive earthquake, but now the Syrians have to deal with floods also. After the earthquake a dam collapsed in a small town in Northwestern Syria which is near the Turkish border.

Syria: Authorities have reported 5,800 deaths

Two women were pulled from the rubble in Turkey‘s southern city of Kahramanmaras and a mother and two children were rescued from the city of Antakya, as rescue efforts shifted to getting relief to survivors nine days after a deadly earthquake.

Turkey, Syria death toll tops 41,000; rescuers continue the search for survivors

<p>Thousands of people have been killed since a series of earthquakes with the epicentre in neighbouring Turkey hit Syria’s border region a week ago, on February 6. While the international community rushed to send aid to the two affected countries it has been slow to reach the most affected areas of the war-torn nation. This comes as relief efforts have been hindered due to the ongoing civil war in the country which has left many Syrians angry and helpless.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a tally by Reuters citing United Nations figures and Syrian media reports, more than 5,814 have died in the country out of which at least 4,400 are from the northwestern region.&nbsp;So far, the total death toll due to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 40,000, as per recent reports.</p>

<p>The UN in a statement said that nearly nine million Syrians have been affected by last week’s earthquake. Meanwhile, in a major reversal by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, the use of two border crossings was approved to supply aid to the rebel-held region, late Monday.</p>

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<p>Here’s why war-torn Syria has struggled to procure aid a week after devastating earthquakes:</p>

<p><strong>How the civil war has fractured Syria into parts</strong></p>

<p>After over a decade of conflict, Syria has been divided into parts which have proved to be a major hurdle for aid workers to overcome as they attempt to reach the rebel-held northwestern part of the country, also the hardest hit by the recent earthquakes, for help those affected by the disaster. The region is said to be controlled by Turkish-backed fighters and opposition groups including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group with ties to Al-Qaeda.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the United Nations, even before the earthquake at least four million people in the rebel-held region were in need of humanitarian aid. In contrast, the countries which back the Syrian president’s government including Russia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have been sending aid to their region for the past week. Meanwhile, northeastern Syria which is mostly held by United States-backed Kurdish-led groups has reportedly been less affected by the earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What are the existing routes to supply aid to Syria?</strong></p>

<p>Following the earthquake, the Syrian government which still controls a majority of the country has said that foreign countries should respect their sovereignty and aid for any part of Syria should enter via their territory. However, the opposition-held northwest had reportedly received no assistance from the United Nations via Turkey until Thursday, the route for which the UNSC requires approval every six months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The route in question is the Bab al-Hawa crossing which is the only route into Syria as Russia, the permanent member of the UN Security Council and also backs Assad’s government has in the past vetoed the use of the multiple other crossings via Ankara. Therefore, for years now foreign aid has been entering the northwestern Idlib province from Turkey.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What has been happening since the earthquake struck?</strong></p>

<p>Moscow also recently only approved the opening of a single crossing from Turkey and argued that UN aid should instead be sent through Damascus. While the UN has blamed the damage to the roads leading up to the only approved route they can take. Meanwhile, the US and countries in Europe, some of whom have sanctioned Assad and his government remain reluctant to take the route via Damascus and an earthquake would not change that as the officials from the countries have made clear, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The world left us to our own destiny facing the criminal Bashar al-Assad. But this is a natural disaster,” said Ibahim Bakkour, a local council member to NPR. “There's no political argument here; it's a humanitarian situation and we need help.” The report also said how residents of the northwestern town of Jinderis in Syria “heard the screams of those trapped under the rubble but, without the right machinery and equipment, were powerless to save them.”</p>

<p>“We don't understand. Why are we alone?”, said the town’s mayor, Mahmoud Hafar to NPR. As of Friday, some 850 bodies had reportedly been pulled from the rubble while the Syrian civil defence workers were working to look for the hundreds of others who were missing. On Sunday, earthquake aid by the UN from the government-controlled region to the opposition-controlled territory was held due to “approval issues”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Additionally, on Thursday, last week a convoy from the Kurdish-led northeast to the rebel-held northwest was stopped by the Turkey-backed faction, while both sides have since blamed each other for politicising the humanitarian aid. Therefore, sending aid from the front lines has also proven to be difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, a source from the HTS group told Reuters that the group will not allow shipments from the government-held parts of Syria and that aid would come from Turkey. “We won't allow (Assad’s) regime to take advantage of the situation to show they are helping,” said the anonymous source to the news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As of Monday, some 58 trucks carrying aid have reached the opposition-held territory which comprised food, tents and medicines but not equipment and machinery requested by White Helmets known formally as Syria Civil Defence whose group’s first responders are leading the rescue efforts in the northwest.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Syrian President allows the use of two border crossings</strong></p>

<p>The first UN convoy carrying aid to Syria’s northwest region was allowed from Turkey via the newly-opened Bab al-Salam crossing, on Tuesday, reported Reuters citing two UN spokespeople. This comes after the UN had previously announced using Bab Al-Salam and al-Raee border crossings, the approval of which was received from Assad’s government for an initial three months time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This also comes after UN aid chief Martin Griffiths, who was visiting Syria, had been lobbying at the United Nations to open additional crossings from Turkey to deliver aid. Notably, the aid chief on Sunday had taken to Twitter and wrote, “We have so far failed the people in north-west Syria. They rightly feel abandoned. Looking for international help that hasn’t arrived.”</p>

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<p>The announcement of the approval was made, late Monday, and welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who officially confirmed it after a closed virtual meeting of the security council, where, as per diplomats, Griffiths said that the Assad government has approved the use of two new crossings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the White Helmets rescue group criticised the UN for waiting for the Syrian president’s permission. “This is shocking and we are at loss at how the UN is behaving”, said Raed al-Saleh, the head of the rescue group to Reuters, on February 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an opinion piece written for CNN by al-Saleh, on Tuesday, criticising Assad, wrote that his “intervention is a cynical move that has come far too late”. He added, “The UN’s insistence on waiting for the Syrian regime’s permission - the very regime that has bombed, gassed, starved, forcibly displaced and imprisoned millions of Syrians - is unforgivable.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Thousands of people have been killed since a series of earthquakes with the epicentre in neighbouring Turkey hit Syria’s border region a week ago, on February 6.

Thousands of people have been killed since a series of earthquakes with the epicentre in neighbouring Turkey hit Syria’s border region a week ago, on February 6. While the international community rushed to send aid to the two affected countries it has been slow to reach the most affected areas of the war-torn nation. This comes as relief efforts have been hindered due to the ongoing civil war in the country which has left many Syrians angry and helpless. According to a tally by Reuters citing United Nations figures and Syrian media reports, more than 5,814 have died in the country out of which at least 4,400 are from the northwestern region. So far, the total death toll due to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 40,000, as per recent reports. The UN in a statement said that nearly nine million Syrians have been affected by last week’s earthquake. Meanwhile, in a major reversal by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, the use of two border crossings was approved to supply aid to the rebel-held region, late Monday. ALSO WATCH | Syrian President agrees to open two more gates along Turkey Here’s why war-torn Syria has struggled to procure aid a week after devastating earthquakes: How the civil war has fractured Syria into parts After over a decade of conflict, Syria has been divided into parts which have proved to be a major hurdle for aid workers to overcome as they attempt to reach the rebel-held northwestern part of the country, also the hardest hit by the recent earthquakes, for help those affected by the disaster. The region is said to be controlled by Turkish-backed fighters and opposition groups including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group with ties to Al-Qaeda. ALSO READ | Turkey earthquake: 130 contractors detained over collapsed buildings; UN says toll may reach 50,000 According to the United Nations, even before the earthquake at least four million people in the rebel-held region were in need of humanitarian aid. In contrast, the countries which back the Syrian president’s government including Russia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have been sending aid to their region for the past week. Meanwhile, northeastern Syria which is mostly held by United States-backed Kurdish-led groups has reportedly been less affected by the earthquake. What are the existing routes to supply aid to Syria? Following the earthquake, the Syrian government which still controls a majority of the country has said that foreign countries should respect their sovereignty and aid for any part of Syria should enter via their territory. However, the opposition-held northwest had reportedly received no assistance from the United Nations via Turkey until Thursday, the route for which the UNSC requires approval every six months. ALSO WATCH | Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Syria vows to send aid in rebel-held areas The route in question is the Bab al-Hawa crossing which is the only route into Syria as Russia, the permanent member of the UN Security Council and also backs Assad’s government has in the past vetoed the use of the multiple other crossings via Ankara. Therefore, for years now foreign aid has been entering the northwestern Idlib province from Turkey. What has been happening since the earthquake struck? Moscow also recently only approved the opening of a single crossing from Turkey and argued that UN aid should instead be sent through Damascus. While the UN has blamed the damage to the roads leading up to the only approved route they can take. Meanwhile, the US and countries in Europe, some of whom have sanctioned Assad and his government remain reluctant to take the route via Damascus and an earthquake would not change that as the officials from the countries have made clear, as per reports. ALSO WATCH | Turkey-Syria earthquake exacerbates humanitarian crisis in Syria | WION's exclusive ground report “The world left us to our own destiny facing the criminal Bashar al-Assad. But this is a natural disaster,” said Ibahim Bakkour, a local council member to NPR. “There's no political argument here; it's a humanitarian situation and we need help.” The report also said how residents of the northwestern town of Jinderis in Syria “heard the screams of those trapped under the rubble but, without the right machinery and equipment, were powerless to save them.” “We don't understand. Why are we alone?”, said the town’s mayor, Mahmoud Hafar to NPR. As of Friday, some 850 bodies had reportedly been pulled from the rubble while the Syrian civil defence workers were working to look for the hundreds of others who were missing. On Sunday, earthquake aid by the UN from the government-controlled region to the opposition-controlled territory was held due to “approval issues”. ALSO READ | Crisis profiteers, scammers turn Turkey-Syria earthquake into a money-swindling opportunity Additionally, on Thursday, last week a convoy from the Kurdish-led northeast to the rebel-held northwest was stopped by the Turkey-backed faction, while both sides have since blamed each other for politicising the humanitarian aid. Therefore, sending aid from the front lines has also proven to be difficult. Furthermore, a source from the HTS group told Reuters that the group will not allow shipments from the government-held parts of Syria and that aid would come from Turkey. “We won't allow (Assad’s) regime to take advantage of the situation to show they are helping,” said the anonymous source to the news agency. ALSO READ | India to send more relief material in second plane to quake-hit Syria, envoy thanks As of Monday, some 58 trucks carrying aid have reached the opposition-held territory which comprised food, tents and medicines but not equipment and machinery requested by White Helmets known formally as Syria Civil Defence whose group’s first responders are leading the rescue efforts in the northwest. Syrian President allows the use of two border crossings The first UN convoy carrying aid to Syria’s northwest region was allowed from Turkey via the newly-opened Bab al-Salam crossing, on Tuesday, reported Reuters citing two UN spokespeople. This comes after the UN had previously announced using Bab Al-Salam and al-Raee border crossings, the approval of which was received from Assad’s government for an initial three months time. ALSO WATCH | Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Resilient Syrians vow to help, assist victims; ground report from WION This also comes after UN aid chief Martin Griffiths, who was visiting Syria, had been lobbying at the United Nations to open additional crossings from Turkey to deliver aid. Notably, the aid chief on Sunday had taken to Twitter and wrote, “We have so far failed the people in north-west Syria. They rightly feel abandoned. Looking for international help that hasn’t arrived.” At the #Türkiye-#Syria border today. We have so far failed the people in north-west Syria. They rightly feel abandoned. Looking for international help that hasn’t arrived. My duty and our obligation is to correct this failure as fast as we can. That’s my focus now. — Martin Griffiths (@UNReliefChief) February 12, 2023 × The announcement of the approval was made, late Monday, and welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who officially confirmed it after a closed virtual meeting of the security council, where, as per diplomats, Griffiths said that the Assad government has approved the use of two new crossings. .@antonioguterres welcomed the decision by the President of #Syria to open the two crossing points of Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee from #Türkiye to north-west Syria to allow for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid. Full Statement: https://t.co/HKc9MajYyn — UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) February 13, 2023 × However, the White Helmets rescue group criticised the UN for waiting for the Syrian president’s permission. “This is shocking and we are at loss at how the UN is behaving”, said Raed al-Saleh, the head of the rescue group to Reuters, on February 14. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE | Turkey-Syria quake situation catastrophic, resources stretched thin: White Helmets In an opinion piece written for CNN by al-Saleh, on Tuesday, criticising Assad, wrote that his “intervention is a cynical move that has come far too late”. He added, “The UN’s insistence on waiting for the Syrian regime’s permission - the very regime that has bombed, gassed, starved, forcibly displaced and imprisoned millions of Syrians - is unforgivable.” (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: UN aid trucks enter northwest Syria from newly approved border crossings by Assad govt

Convoy of United Nations truck carrying aid was allowed to pass through the newly reopened Bab al-Hawa border, crossing into rebel-held North Syria where help has been slow to arrive since last week's earthquake.

New aid-route into rebel-held Syria opens, convoy of 11 UN aid trucks enter country | WION

New aid-route into rebel-held Syria opens, convoy of 11 UN aid trucks enter country

The United Nations says Syria’s president has agreed to open two new crossing points from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest to deliver desperately needed aid and equipment for millions of earthquake victims

Syria opens two crossing points from Turkey

<p>Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has decided to open the two crossing points of Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee from Turkey to north-west Syria for an initial period of three months, to allow for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid, the UN chief said while welcoming the decision. "Opening these crossing points -- along with facilitating humanitarian access, accelerating visa approvals and easing travel between hubs -- will allow more aid to go in, faster," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after UN aid chief Martin Griffiths met with the Syrian president in Damascus on Monday. Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations Bassam Sabbagh also spoke to media personnel following a closed-door meeting of the Security Council.</p>

<p>"Syria supports the entry of humanitarian aid into the region through all possible crosspoints for three months," he reportedly said and added that he believes a UN resolution on the matter is not necessary.</p>

<p>The distribution of food, health, nutrition, safety, housing, winter supplies, and other life-saving items to all the millions of individuals affected by the earthquake on February 6, is of the highest necessity.</p>

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<p>A devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria a week ago, killing more than 37,000 people. Millions of people in need in the northwest of war-torn Syria have been receiving help since 2014 through Turkey, thanks to a Security Council mandate that was accepted after the Syrian government objected to the proposal. The UN, however, is only permitted to use one border crossing.</p>

<p>The assistance transfers across the Syrian border were resisted by the administration there, which viewed them as an infringement on its sovereignty.&nbsp;UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said that the death toll of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria may increase to 50,000.</p>

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<p>On Saturday, Griffiths visited the southern city of Kahramanmaras in Turkey, which was the epicentre of the first earthquake of 7.8-magnitude that upturned the lives of millions in Monday's pre-dawn hours. Speaking to Sky News, Griffiths said, “I think it is difficult to estimate precisely as we need to get under the rubble but I'm sure it will double or more. We haven't really begun to count the number of dead.”</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, an elderly woman and a two-month-old baby were rescued from the rubble on Saturday. Thousands of rescue workers are still searching for survivors in the flattened neighbourhood, even as the misery of the survivors escalates amid freezing weather. However, amid despair, loss and destruction, stories of miraculous survival continue to emerge.</p>

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has decided to open the two crossing points of Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee from Turkey to north-west Syria for an initial period of three months, to allow for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid, the UN chief said while welcoming the decision.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has decided to open the two crossing points of Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee from Turkey to north-west Syria for an initial period of three months, to allow for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid, the UN chief said while welcoming the decision. "Opening these crossing points -- along with facilitating humanitarian access, accelerating visa approvals and easing travel between hubs -- will allow more aid to go in, faster," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. This comes after UN aid chief Martin Griffiths met with the Syrian president in Damascus on Monday. Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations Bassam Sabbagh also spoke to media personnel following a closed-door meeting of the Security Council. "Syria supports the entry of humanitarian aid into the region through all possible crosspoints for three months," he reportedly said and added that he believes a UN resolution on the matter is not necessary. The distribution of food, health, nutrition, safety, housing, winter supplies, and other life-saving items to all the millions of individuals affected by the earthquake on February 6, is of the highest necessity. Also Read | Blinken, Wang Yi to meet face-to-face in Germany this week? The first after Chinese 'spy' balloon row A devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria a week ago, killing more than 37,000 people. Millions of people in need in the northwest of war-torn Syria have been receiving help since 2014 through Turkey, thanks to a Security Council mandate that was accepted after the Syrian government objected to the proposal. The UN, however, is only permitted to use one border crossing. The assistance transfers across the Syrian border were resisted by the administration there, which viewed them as an infringement on its sovereignty. UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said that the death toll of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria may increase to 50,000. Also Read | White House says no 'alien' activity in unidentified downed objects over US On Saturday, Griffiths visited the southern city of Kahramanmaras in Turkey, which was the epicentre of the first earthquake of 7.8-magnitude that upturned the lives of millions in Monday's pre-dawn hours. Speaking to Sky News, Griffiths said, “I think it is difficult to estimate precisely as we need to get under the rubble but I'm sure it will double or more. We haven't really begun to count the number of dead.” Watch | This heart-shaped island is up for sale ahead of Valentine's Day Meanwhile, an elderly woman and a two-month-old baby were rescued from the rubble on Saturday. Thousands of rescue workers are still searching for survivors in the flattened neighbourhood, even as the misery of the survivors escalates amid freezing weather. However, amid despair, loss and destruction, stories of miraculous survival continue to emerge. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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