This is an entry from: Turkey-Syria earthquake: As it happened
Global acts of solidarity
10 February 2023 21:54 GMT
The deadly 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Turkey’s Kahramanmaras province and shook Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine have affected around 23 million people.
The death toll has passed 23,000 and tens of thousands of people have been injured. Around the world, people have seen horrific images of buildings crumbling and roads being torn open, as the death toll has continued to climb.
While search and rescue missions continue on the ground in Turkey and Syria, ordinary people have mobilised to offer their support in any way they can, offering a ray of hope amid the destruction.
MEE takes a look at some of the acts of solidarity with those affected.
Global acts of solidarity offer hope amid devastation
