A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkiye and Syria early on the 6th (local time), killing at least 36,000 people (13 Feb 2023). More than 80,000 people were injured. The earthquake occurred at dawn when most of the residents were asleep, and the number of casualties is likely to increase further in the future as many people were buried in the rubble of collapsed buildings. Peacewidns emergency relief teams arrive at the disaster site on the 7th and begin relief efforts.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkiye and Syria early on the 6th (local time), killing at least 36,000 people (13 Feb 2023). More than 80,000 people were injured. The earthquake occurred at dawn when most of the residents were asleep, and the number of casualties is likely to increase further in the future as many people were buried in the rubble of collapsed buildings.
Peacewidnsk in emergency relief team dispatched to Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees was dispatched to the site of the earthquake in Turkiye on February 6. The emergency relief team consists of two doctors, one nurse, and two rescue workers to investigate and search for disaster situations or requests for support, rescue, medical support, and emergency supplies support.
Peacewins will search for survivors and treat the wounded. We intend to establish and support temporary shelters where homeless survivors can continue their lives.
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