What's happened
Turkey and Syria commemorate the anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake that killed over 59,000 people and displaced millions.
Why it matters
The event is significant due to the scale of destruction, ongoing displacement, and the challenges faced in rebuilding homes and lives.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the Disasters Emergency Committee's fundraising efforts and the ongoing humanitarian aid. Al Jazeera provides firsthand accounts of survivors and the impact on the local community. The New York Times highlights the slow progress in rebuilding efforts and the challenges faced by survivors. AP News and Gulf News share stories of individual survivors and the ongoing struggle to rebuild lives.
How we got here
The earthquake struck on 6 February 2023, causing widespread devastation and loss of life in both Turkey and Syria.
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Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a Turkish politician serving as the 12th and current President of Turkey. He previously served as Prime Minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014 and as Mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998.
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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon to the southwest, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.