15 minutes agoUN seeks $1 billion to help quakes in Turkey
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(3 years ago)The United Nations is urging member states to contribute $1 billion to help millions affected by the earthquake that has left over 42,000 people dead in Turkey and Syria. “Today, the United Nations is calling for $1 billion humanitarian aid to the people of [...]
“Today, the United Nations is calling for $1 billion humanitarian aid to the people of Turkey, which is suffering from the most devastating earthquake that has hit this state in the last century”, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.
He has said that some 5.2 million people need these funds.
“Turkey is home to the largest number of refugees in the world and has shown great generosity with its Syrian neighbours through the years”, Guterres has said.
And now is the time for the world to support the people of Turkey as they have shown solidarity with other countries that have sought help”.
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The first quake -- 7.7-degree Riterre -- has hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February, followed several hours later by a 7.6-degree earthquake.
More than 42,000 people have died in both countries until thousands of others continue to be extinct. / REL
