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Tinmel – Morocco's medieval shrine and mosque – is one of the historic casualties of the earthquake

The damage from the earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, is still being assessed. Moroccans are grappling not just with the loss of thousands of lives, but also with the widespread destruction of their cultural heritage and historical sites.

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Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, causing widespread damage in mountain villages. Three days later, an unusually severe Mediterranean storm caused two poorly maintained Libyan dams to collapse, resulting in massive floods in and around the port city of Derna.

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In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, survivors of the quake take stock of all they've lost

Survivors of the Sept. 8 earthquake return to devastated villages. "This was our paradise," says a 74-year-old woman. "Everyone in this village is like family to me, and our family is now shattered."

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From Rif to Atlas: Youth-led NGO crosses Morocco to support rural tribes

Following the earthquake, a group of young Riffians cross the country to help Amazigh rural tribes in Atlas mountains.

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Morocco's earthquake crumbled much of this adobe village nestled in the mountain

Morocco's earthquake last week hit thousands of people who live in traditional villages in the Atlas Mountains. NPR followed rescuers and saw just how hard it was getting to people in need.

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Israeli Aid Team In Morocco Saves Lives

Israeli United Hatzalah volunteers working in earthquake-stricken Morocco have pivoted from search and rescue to treating victims

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Moroccan girls at risk of sexual assault, forced marriage after earthquake

Concerns are rife about trafficking, menstrual hygiene and securing safe childbirth.

Al Jazeera

Where do Morocco and Sudan relations stand with Israel?

After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress.

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International teams search for earthquake victims in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Morocco accepted aid from four nations – the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – after a powerful earthquake hit the country on September 8. International rescue teams arrived quickly to set up search operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where the epicentre of the quake…

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Bopanna shines on his farewell Davis Cup contest as India trumps Morocco 4-1

India secure Davis Cup World Group I playoffs spot with 4-1 victory over Morocco. Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri combined to win decisive doubles match, while Sumit Nagal and Digvijay Pratap Singh secured singles wins. Bopanna's 50th and last Davis Cup match marked with heartwarming scenes. India's big-serving ace-less duo…

The Hindu

Ashwa Morocco claims the Chief Minister’s Cup

Hyderabad, 17 Sept: Trainer G. Shashikanth's Ashwa Morocco (Ajay Kumar up) won Chief Minister's Cup. S. Sreekant saddled three winners. Green Haven Plate: Star Cruise; Chaitanya Chakram Plate: Decoy; Mancherial Plate (Div. II): Its On; Director General of Police Cup (Div. I): Nightmare; Chief Minister's Cup: Ashwa Morocco; Mancherial Plate…

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Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high, India wins 3-1 against Morocco

Rohan Bopanna ends Davis Cup career with win; India 2-1 up vs Morocco. Bopanna, 43, and Bhambri win 6-2, 6-1 in 1 hr 11 mins. Bopanna acknowledged fans' appreciation and blew kisses.

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AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives

With their arms around each other, three boys walked through the streets of their town at the foot of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to start again’: Morocco’s earthquake puts girls’ education at risk

Charity that runs boarding houses to help girls in remote Atlas mountains get to school scrambles to find out what facilities remain

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Morocco gets ready to take on India with a silent prayer on its lips

Morocco's tennis players take to the court in India with a heavy heart, in solidarity with those affected by a devastating earthquake back home. Despite the tragedy, they remain determined to do their best and represent their country. Adam Moundir and Yassine Dlimi, two of the players, hope to perform…

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Ranking and Bopanna give India the advantage over Morocco

India hopes to avoid further slip in Davis Cup, faces Morocco in World Group II. India looks better on paper with Mukund and Nagal ranked 365 and 156 respectively. Morocco's leading singles player, Benchetrit, is not match-fit. India has Rohan Bopanna in doubles, who is playing his 50th and last…

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Morocco quake adtermath; how to build with earthquake resilience?

It's been one week since an earthquake struck Morocco, killing nearly 3000 people...The hardest-hit areas were those south of Marrakesh, where many mountain villages were completely destroyed. Morocco is rolling out a new aid program to re-house survivors... Around 50,000 buildings are damaged and some experts say it will take…

Evening Standard

West Ham XI vs Man City: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League today

Nayef Aguerd plays for West Ham against Manchester City today despite being caught up in a deadly earthquake to have struck his native Morocco.

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Morocco earthquake: why traditional earthen architecture is not to blame for the destruction communities have endured

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday, September 8 has claimed almost 3,000 lives. A further 5,530 people are injured, and the death toll is expected to rise.

The Guardian - UK

Libya and Morocco: two very different responses to catastrophe

The aftermath of an earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya has shown up the state of the two nations

The Hindu

Rohan Bopanna gets ready for Davis Cup farewell, India starts overwhelming favourite against Morocco

India faces Morocco in Davis Cup tie to celebrate Rohan Bopanna's 21-yr career. Lack of singles players, defeats in winnable matches hurt India. Yuki Bhambri stopped playing singles, Ramkumar Ramanathan dropped to 570. Bopanna still playing solid doubles, 43, top-10. India's number one singles player Sumit Nagal in good form.…

The Independent UK

Should tourists still visit Morocco in earthquake aftermath?

The North African country faces a desperate period of trying to rebuild, but should holidaymakers stay away or still honour their trips to help local communities? Atlas Mountains resident Alice Morrison shares her on-the-ground advice

The Guardian - UK

After Morocco’s devastating earthquake, the tourism industry rallies round

Travel and tour operators are getting involved in the country’s relief effort, knowing how vital tourism is to its economy

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