UNICEF: 7 million children affected by earthquakes

According to this organization, they are in need of assistance and treatment.

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As reported by the Qatari television channel Al Jazeera, a representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stated that approximately 7 million children have been affected by the earthquake on February 6 in the disaster region.

It is reported that as a result of the natural disaster, about 4.5 million children in Turkey and another 2.5 million children in Syria have been affected by the earthquakes and are in need of assistance and treatment.

UNICEF has not provided exact statistical data on the number of children who died in Syria and Turkey. Experts believe that the number of deceased and injured children has reached tens of thousands. There is currently no data on missing children who may be trapped under the rubble.

According to Turkish and Syrian authorities, more than 37,000 people have died as a result of the earthquake in the two countries, but hopes of rescuing survivors are dwindling.

On the afternoon of February 14, a man was rescued after spending 202 hours under the rubble. Turkey’s Emergency Situations Committee also reported that currently 249,000 people, including rescuers and volunteers, are engaged in search and rescue operations.