Death toll passes 28,000 in Syria-Turkey earthquake

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Published: 2023-02-12 10:43

Last Updated: 2024-04-18 03:50


Death toll passes 28,000 in Syria-Turkey earthquake
Death toll passes 28,000 in Syria-Turkey earthquake

The death toll for Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey exceeded 28,000.

According to the CNN's latest updates, at least 98 individuals have been arrested in Turkey over alleged looting, robbery or defrauding earthquake victims.

An man in United states walked into the Turkish embassy and anonymouslu donated USD 30 million to earthquake victims, as shared by the Pakistani PM. 

According to the Syrian news Agency SANA's latest updates, schools have resume education in all cities, except for quake-affected areas.

Additionally, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed that they will provide the necessary support to Syria, including medical equipment and supplies.