Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria have been working tirelessly to save victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the region last week, having already saved an 18-year-old boy, a man, and a 10-year-old girl. The death toll has passed 35,000 and is expected to increase, but the teams are still hearing voices from under the rubble, providing a glimmer of hope for more survivors.
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This week's earthquakes in Turkey have caused immense destruction, leaving 19,000 dead and thousands of others huddled in the streets, braving sub-zero temperatures. Rescue teams are working to reach those still trapped in the debris, while aid organizations are providing relief to those affected. Anger is growing over the government's response to the tragedy, as the quakes continue to take more lives.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has caused destruction in Turkey and northwest Syria, with search teams and relief supplies coming in from around the world. Rescue workers are facing a difficult task as they try to reach those in need, hindered by a winter storm that has made roads almost impassable. It is a "race against time" to save as many people as possible before the situation worsens.
Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria have been working tirelessly to pull survivors from the rubble following a powerful earthquake on Friday, including Ghanaian national soccer star Christian Atsu, who was successfully rescued and is receiving treatment. CNN Turk broadcast the rescue live, with a 14-year-old boy with a black eye also being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance. The rescue of Atsu offers a glimmer of hope that others will survive the freezing conditions, and the Ghana Football Association has asked people to keep praying for those still missing.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 caused severe damage to Gaziantep Castle, a 2,000-year-old historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey. Images show parts of the castle crumbling, with iron railings scattered on the surrounding sidewalks and the retaining wall next to the castle collapsing. The earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in the region, and the Turkish government is currently assessing the damage and working to restore the castle.