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'There's no one to help us': Syria's rebel-controlled zones in ruins after devastating earthquake

Entire neighbourhoods and villages in northwestern Syria were destroyed after a violent earthquake the morning of February 6 hit Turkey near the border. In between internet outages, several of our Observers in opposition-controlled areas of Syria told us of the heartbreaking scenes as rescue workers struggle to keep up.

France 24

After huge Turkey quake, Diyarbakir residents pray for missing families

In the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, residents were hoping and praying for news of relatives and friends after a massive earthquake and a huge aftershock turned apartment blocks into mounds of rubble and piles of shattered masonry.

Reuters

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts

In disasters like the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5-magnitude aftershock that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023, international cooperation on satellite imaging plays a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts.

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Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake

Countries have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkey and Syria

The Independent UK

Twin earthquakes kill almost 2,000 in Turkey and Syria

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed almost 2,000 people in Turkey and Syria and forced a halt in crude oil flows to a regional export terminal.

Tribune News Service

Turkey’s Gaziantep goes from a refuge to a site of devastation

Monday’s earthquake has brought back terrible memories for both Syrians and Ukrainians in Gaziantep.

Al Jazeera

A visual guide to the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria

Video and maps of the impact of the huge earthquake and aftershocks that have killed thousands

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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills thousands and devastates cities

7.8-magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, with second major quake mid-morning hampering rescue efforts

The Guardian - AU

What to know about the big quake that hit Turkey and Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Turkey has caused widespread damage across the region

The Independent UK

Newcastle United 'praying' for Christian Atsu after earthquake as Sunderland offer their respects

Former Newcastle United star Christian Atsu is reportedly missing following an earthquake in southern Turkey

Chronicle Live

More than 2,300 dead as earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria

Is there anything more definitive, more descriptive of total destruction, death, loss and sheer human misery than comparing some place on earth to parts of Syria?

Evening Standard

Large fire, plume of smoke at Turkey's Iskenderun port -witnesses

A large fire burned and a plume of black smoke drifted high into the air on Monday above Turkey's southern Iskenderun port, in the Mediterranean Sea-side province of Hatay, according to Reuters witnesses and footage.

Reuters

Turkey earthquake: Kind-hearted Dubs launch fundraiser for victims of devastating disaster

The GoFundMe campaign has already raised almost €2,500 at the time of writing

Dublin Live

Turkey Syria earthquake: Dramatic footage shows building collapse after shake

At least one seven storey building collapsed in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa province in Turkey during an aftershock of an enormous 7.8-magnitude earthquake

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Reuters

EXPLAINER - Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so bad?

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday is likely to be one of the deadliest this decade, seismologists said, with a more than 100 km (62 miles) rupture between the Anatolian and Arabian plates.

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Daily Dose Ep 1270: Delhi mayor polls stalled again, toll rises in Turkey, Syria

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Supreme Court, Parliament, Kerala, Turkey and Syria.

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily podcast: The cause of Turkey-Syria earthquake

A second massive earthquake has hit Turkey’s border with war-torn Syria as scientists examine movements of tectonic plates that caused the disaster.

Salon

Earthquakes kill 1600+ in Syria, Turkey

Thousands of buildings flattened with the death toll certain to rise as rescue crews attempt to reach those trapped

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Al Jazeera

Why have the Turkey-Syria earthquakes been so deadly?

Rapid and unregulated urbanisation is one of the factors that make cities ‘critically vulnerable’ to natural hazards.

Reuters

Turkey committed to leaving Syria after settlement, Syrian opposition says

A senior member of Syria's political opposition said on Monday that Turkey had given assurances it would withdraw forces from northern Syria once a final political settlement is reached.

The Independent UK

Newcastle anxiously awaiting Christian Atsu news amid earthquake reports

The former midfielder is reportedly trapped under rubble in Turkey

WEKU

Photos: A devastating earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway as the death toll began soaring after a powerful earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.

Tribune News Service

Twin earthquakes kill more than 1,000 in Turkey and Syria

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed more than 1,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Monday and forced a halt in crude oil flows to a regional export terminal.

The Independent UK

‘It is a catastrophe’: Earthquakes bring destruction across Turkey and Syria with more than 3,400 dead

Dozens of governments have pledged their support via rescue teams, funds or other means as rescue oerations continue

Evening Standard

Ex-Chelsea and Newcastle player Christian Atsu ‘trapped under rubble’ after Turkey earthquake

A search and rescue operation has been launched after the midfielder was reported missing

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