The number of fatalities in Turkey and Syria has exceeded 37,000

A week after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which affected millions of people, hopes for the rescue of survivors are dwindling.

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According to data from Turkish and Syrian authorities as of the evening of February 13, 2023, more than 37,000 people have died as a result of the earthquake in the two countries.

It is reported that the death toll in Turkey exceeds 31,643 people, while in Syria it stands at over 5,714 people. More than 90,000 people have been injured in Turkey and Syria, and these numbers are rising every hour.

Residents of northwestern Syria, which has been most affected and is mainly controlled by rebels, displayed the United Nations flag upside down and claim that the UN has let down and disappointed the people.

On the other hand, a UN representative in Syria also stated that they have the right to judge the international community in this way. More than 4 million people in this region are in urgent need of assistance. Thousands of residents have been left homeless in these cold days. There is a shortage of both tents and food.

UN humanitarian aid arrived in Syria six days after the incident. The UN is also discussing options for sending humanitarian assistance.

Despite all these difficult conditions, there is still hope for the rescue of survivors. It was reported that on February 13, rescuers saved an elderly woman along with her daughter and granddaughter, who had been trapped under the rubble for 176 hours. However, hopes are diminishing.