UN aid chief says earthquake is region’s ‘worst event in 100 years’

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths said the Turkey-Syria earthquake was the worst event for the region in 100 years on Saturday. 

Speaking from the epicentre of the earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Griffiths praised Turkish authorities for their quick response. 

He also told Reuters that he hoped aid would reach government controlled and rebel-held Syria but that the situation was “not clear yet”.