6 minutes ago56th anniversary of the earthquake in Skopje, where over 1,000 people died
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)On July 26, 1963 Skopje was rocked by a powerful earthquake that killed 1070 people while another 3 thousand were injured. The earthquake destroyed 15,800 buildings and another 28,000 were damaged. Over 200,000 people were left without a roof over their heads. Skopje's tragedy shocked and engaged [...]
The earthquake destroyed 15,800 buildings and another 28,000 were damaged. Over 200,000 people were left without a roof over their heads. The Skopje tragedy shocked the whole world.
The International Red Cross appealed to all food organisations for Skopje children, writes trumpet. The Lithuanian Union submitted recommendation to all parliaments and governments to help rebuild the city.
humanitarian organisations in many countries were involved in Skopje's collection of aid.
So Skopje became a city of international solidarity. Immediately after the disaster, the United Nations became involved in activities that will plan and long - term help the destroyed city.
At the time professional teams from the UN began arriving in Skopje, the international organisation's headquarters has said Skopje will be the monument to human solidarity.
On September 23rd 1963, 35 countries demanded from the General Assembly to put in line the day of its session points for the mass company on the earthquake case in Skopje.
On September 27th, the General Assembly granted priority to international action to provide assistance to Skopje.
On October 14th, after two hours of discussion, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution to provide assistance to the Yugoslav government during Skopje's reconstruction.
