Animal lovers in the southern Turkish city of Diyarbakir are protesting the demolition of a building. The building, as per an AFP report, is believed to contain several animals and the protestors are pushing for the removal of the stuck animals before the building is demolished for reconstruction. The series of quakes in Turkey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Syria has claimed more than 45,000 lives and has battered huge amounts of infrastructure, many of which are now being cleared to make way for reconstruction. Talking to AFP, Nilay Yilmaz, one of the protestors said "We only had one request: we said 'let us at least go in'... They didn't let us do that either."

The protestors have reportedly been told that the "building would collapse if a crane touched it." However, Yilmaz says that "since 8:00 am they've been cutting at it with that machinery, but the building is still standing."

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"Whoever ordered the demolition is the one who killed those animals...," he added.

Ramazan Tugay, another protestor, claims that the building contains more than a dozen cats, dogs and birds.

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"What kind of a Muslim country are we?" asked one protester. "These are living beings too, they can take them out as well," he added.

Turkey's Bar Association has also called on the state to rescue the stuck animals.&nbsp;

"While we were waiting for these animals to be rescued, demolition work started in the building, even though it was known that there were live animals inside."&nbsp;

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"These animals, which were not killed by the earthquake and not killed by hunger and thirst for 16 days, started to be killed by human hands...all living things have an equal right to life," it said.

After protestors gathered around the building in question, Police cordoned it off. Citing an anonymous source, AFP reports that the police will attempt to lure the animals out during overnight hours, however, the demolition will resume on Thursday irrespective of the animals' presence inside the building.

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Animal lovers in the southern Turkish city of Diyarbakir are protesting the demolition of a building. The building, as per an AFP report, is believed to contain several animals and the protestors are pushing for the removal of the stuck animals before the building is demolished for reconstruction.

Animal lovers in the southern Turkish city of Diyarbakir are protesting the demolition of a building. The building, as per an AFP report, is believed to contain several animals and the protestors are pushing for the removal of the stuck animals before the building is demolished for reconstruction. The series of quakes in Turkey and Syria has claimed more than 45,000 lives and has battered huge amounts of infrastructure, many of which are now being cleared to make way for reconstruction. Talking to AFP, Nilay Yilmaz, one of the protestors said "We only had one request: we said 'let us at least go in'... They didn't let us do that either." The protestors have reportedly been told that the "building would collapse if a crane touched it." However, Yilmaz says that "since 8:00 am they've been cutting at it with that machinery, but the building is still standing." Watch | Gravitas: Turkey-Syria border hit by another earthquake "Whoever ordered the demolition is the one who killed those animals...," he added. Ramazan Tugay, another protestor, claims that the building contains more than a dozen cats, dogs and birds. Also read | Turkey bans layoffs, provides salary support to employees in quake-hit regions "What kind of a Muslim country are we?" asked one protester. "These are living beings too, they can take them out as well," he added. Turkey's Bar Association has also called on the state to rescue the stuck animals. "While we were waiting for these animals to be rescued, demolition work started in the building, even though it was known that there were live animals inside." Also read | Miracle baby 'Aya', born under Turkey quake rubble, adopted by her aunt, uncle "These animals, which were not killed by the earthquake and not killed by hunger and thirst for 16 days, started to be killed by human hands...all living things have an equal right to life," it said. After protestors gathered around the building in question, Police cordoned it off. Citing an anonymous source, AFP reports that the police will attempt to lure the animals out during overnight hours, however, the demolition will resume on Thursday irrespective of the animals' presence inside the building. (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.

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The Turkey earthquake has caused widespread destruction, killing over 40,000 in Turkey and Syria and damaging buildings and infrastructure. Turkey earthquake images are proof of the level of damage sustained by the two countries. Satellite images of the Turkey earthquake show how the landscape of the affected areas has changed. The quake has caused an olive garden in Turkey to break off into two, creating a 984-feet valley.

The olive grove is situated in Turkey’s south-east Altınozu district, which borders Syria. The images of the Turkey olive garden are proof of how severe last week's Turkey quake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter&nbsp;Scale, was. The Turkey olive garden quake images show a jagged, sandy-coloured, canyon-like chasm. The divide is over a whopping 130 feet deep (40 metres).

Residents in the area described how scary last week's quake was and how close their town came to a similar destruction sustained by the olive garden. Irfan Aksu, who lives near the area, told Turkish news agency Demioren News Agency that as the earthquake struck, it created “an incredible sound”. “It was like a battlefield when we woke up,” he said.

Irfan wants experts to check the area for any future damage. “This is not a small town, there are 1000 houses, and 7000 thousand people live here,” he said. “Of course, we are scared… if it was a little closer, it would have happened in the middle of our town.”

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Turkey earthquake death count rises above 40,000

The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria earthquake has now shot past 40,000. Nine more survivors were pulled from the rubble on Tuesday with the rescue and relief efforts now shifting focus to getting the survivors help in terms of food and shelter. The temperatures have fallen down considerably in the two countries and people are now battling freezing weather.&nbsp;

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged that the initial response to the 7.8 magnitude quake faced problems. He says that the situation is now under control. "We are facing one of the greatest natural disasters not only in our country but also in the history of humanity," Erdogan said in a televised speech in Ankara.

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The Turkey earthquake has caused widespread destruction, killing over 40,000 in Turkey and Syria and damaging buildings and infrastructure. Turkey earthquake images are proof of the level of damage sustained by the two countries. Satellite images of the Turkey earthquake show how the landscape of the affected areas has changed. The quake has caused an olive garden in Turkey to break off into two, creating a 984-feet valley. The olive grove is situated in Turkey’s south-east Altınozu district, which borders Syria. The images of the Turkey olive garden are proof of how severe last week's Turkey quake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale, was. The Turkey olive garden quake images show a jagged, sandy-coloured, canyon-like chasm. The divide is over a whopping 130 feet deep (40 metres). Residents in the area described how scary last week's quake was and how close their town came to a similar destruction sustained by the olive garden. Irfan Aksu, who lives near the area, told Turkish news agency Demioren News Agency that as the earthquake struck, it created “an incredible sound”. “It was like a battlefield when we woke up,” he said. Irfan wants experts to check the area for any future damage. “This is not a small town, there are 1000 houses, and 7000 thousand people live here,” he said. “Of course, we are scared… if it was a little closer, it would have happened in the middle of our town.” Also Read | Crisis profiteers, scammers turn Turkey-Syria earthquake into a money-swindling opportunity Turkey earthquake death count rises above 40,000 The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria earthquake has now shot past 40,000. Nine more survivors were pulled from the rubble on Tuesday with the rescue and relief efforts now shifting focus to getting the survivors help in terms of food and shelter. The temperatures have fallen down considerably in the two countries and people are now battling freezing weather. × Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged that the initial response to the 7.8 magnitude quake faced problems. He says that the situation is now under control. "We are facing one of the greatest natural disasters not only in our country but also in the history of humanity," Erdogan said in a televised speech in Ankara. (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.

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Dozens of animals survive earthquakes, hunger and thirst for 16 days only to be 'to be killed by human hands'

The Turkey quake broke an olive grove into two, creating a 984-feet valley