Rescuers in Turkey pulled more survivors from under the rubble nearly a week after two massive earthquakes struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The death toll in Turkey and Syria has climbed to more than 33,000.
In Turkey, the death toll has reached 29,605, while the number of deaths in Syria reached 3,574, according to the latest figures.
The death toll in Syria’s northwestern rebel-held region has reached 2,166, according to the White Helmets rescue worker group. Regime media has reported 1,408 fatalities in the areas controlled by the Assad regime.
As 26 million people have been affected by the deadly earthquakes that hit both countries, the World Health Organization appeals for $42.8 million to cope with the health needs of survivors.
Following two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Turkey earlier this week, the Qatari emir arrived in Turkey on a working visit, the Qatari media reported.
According to Qatar News Agency, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left Doha to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Qatari amir, who is the first head of state to pay a visit to Turkey after the deadly earthquakes, is accompanied by an official delegation.
