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Earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000 in Turkey and Syria

  • 25 Feb 2023
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Over 160,000 buildings containing 520,000 apartments collapsed in the Feb. 6 earthquakes. File photo

The death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that struck on Feb. 6 surpassed 50,000 on Friday after Turkey declared more than 44,000 people died.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the death toll in Turkey due to earthquakes rose to 44,218 on Friday night.

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With Syria's latest announced death toll of 5,914, the combined death toll in the two countries rose to above 50,000.

Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this month's devastating earthquakes, a government official said on Friday.

More than 160,000 buildings containing 520,000 apartments collapsed or were severely damaged in the Feb. 6 earthquakes that killed tens of thousands in Turkey and neighbouring Syria.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced the death toll in Turkey due to earthquakes rose to 44,218 on Friday night.

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