5 minutes agoErdogan responds to criticism of government after earthquakes: We could not prepare for such a catastrophe
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)“It is impossible to prepare for such a catastrophe.” Thus has Turkey's president returned to criticism of the response his government has shown so far against the earthquake. Speaking of the media from Hatay, one of the most affected areas, Recep Erdogan said the number of victims in the country is [...]
Speaking to the media from Hatay, one of the most affected areas, Recep Erdogan said the number of victims in the country has increased to 9,057.
Those who have indicated that they have not seen rescue teams in some areas, the Turkish leader called them provocative.
This is a time for unity and solidarity. At such times, he cannot bear people who conduct negative campaigns for political interests. ”
Erdogan acknowledged some shortcomings in the way the government he runs and manages the situation initially, but stressed that everything is now under control.
Meanwhile, according to a service monitoring NetBlocks internet, Twitter access is limited to Turkey. This is not the first time that something like that happens. In cases of national emergencies, access to social media in Turkey is likely to be blocked.
Since Monday's earthquake, many users have turned to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the way the state has reacted or the lack of rescue teams in some areas.
According to AFP, Turkish police have detained dozens of people for critical posts about the way the government is managing the crisis.
