Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: more than 21,000 deaths have already been registered

Rescue teams continue to search for survivors and The number of deaths also rises. But there are also miracles: a woman was rescued alive 4 days after the earthquake occurred. To this is added thatThe Turkish government reacts late and that Syria has problems receiving humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, Pope Francis sent his condolences to his relatives since his tour of South Sudan.

In Turkey, anger is growing over the insufficient and late reaction of the authorities. President Recep Tayyip ErdoganHe acknowledged deficiencies. He insists that the work is very difficult, since the devastating effect of The schism spread to ten provinces and an area of ​​five hundred kilometers.

Humanitarian aid began to enter Turkey, but it is difficult to reach Syria by the war and the sanctions against the regime. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, demanded an immediate “ceasefire” to facilitate aid.

The regime in Syria and supply problems

Because of the conflict in Syria there are hospitals destroyed, electricity and water supply problems. besides, There is concern about a possible spread of cholera.

The United Nations can only send aid to the rebel areas in the north-west on the Turkish border. For this reason, he asked the Council to authorize new steps for humanitarian remittances.

the GSyrian government announced that it will allow international supply to rebel-held areas in the northwest of the country. Since Wednesday he had already requested the assistance of the European Union. For its part, the bloc’s commission asked member states to give a positive response.

both in Syria as in Turkey thousands of houses were destroyed and despair leads some to loot, but they are apprehended.

How many registered deaths did the earthquake in Syria and Turkey leave?

the you7.8 magnitude earthquake It is one of the most intense on record. The tremor struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning and It already exceeds 21,000 deaths and irreparable material damage.

The new balance based on official and medical data is 17,674 deaths in Turkey and 3,377 in Syria, increasing the overall balance to 21,051 deaths. Experts considering that balance ruled out.

Pope Francis mourned the victims of the earthquake

For his part, from South Sudan, Pope Francis sent his condolences to the relatives of the deceased and dedicated his prayers to the health and emergency personnel who work in the rescues.

It was with deep sadness that His Holiness learned of the great loss of life caused by the earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, and assured all those affected of his spiritual closeness. While she sent her condolences to those mourning the loss of him.