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More aid reaches Syria’s quake victims but it’s not enough, say UN aid agencies

·February 10, 2023·4 min read

A total of 14 trucks crossed into opposition-held areas of Syria from Türkiye at Bab al-Hawa, the UN migration agency, IOM, confirmed. That crossing is the only one authorised for aid deliveries by the UN Security Council, which has prompted calls – including from the Secretary-General – “to explore all possible avenues to get aid...

Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn

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·February 7, 2023·4 min read

According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep early on Monday, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later. Almost 6,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in the...

UN agencies rush to aid Afghanistan following deadly quake |

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·June 22, 2022·1 min read

At least 1,000 people have been killed, according to media reports, and numbers are expected to rise. UN humanitarian agency OCHA said the 5.9 magnitude quake struck the Central Region of Afghanistan around 1.30 AM, local time. Four districts in Paktika province – Gayan, Barmala, Naka and Ziruk –...