Türkiye-Syria: 23 million people would be affected by the earthquake

July 15, 2023

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 23 million people in Syria and Turkey have been affected by the earthquakes. The death toll in both countries now stands at more than 5,000.

WHO: 23 million people affected
Winter cold hampers rescuers in Turkey earthquake zone
Big fire after the earthquake in the port of Iskenderun

UN aid shipments from Turkey to Syria halted

Major UN aid deliveries from Turkey to Syria have been halted for the time being. This is currently not possible due to damaged roads and other logistical issues, said UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs spokeswoman Madevi Sun-Suona.

Death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to over 5,000

The death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria is over 5,000. There are also more than 23,000 injured.

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