Published February 10,2023
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New Zealand on Friday introduced a further NZ$3 million (roughly $1.89 million) in humanitarian help to help aid efforts in Türkiye and Syria.
Acting Foreign Minister David Parker stated in an announcement that the newest announcement brings New Zealand’s complete humanitarian funding for the earthquake response to NZ$4.5 million (roughly $2.84 million).
“It is clear the earthquakes have been devastating for the people of Türkiye and Syria. New Zealand’s thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected,” Parker acknowledged.
“(NZ) $2 million (about $1.26 million) will be delivered through the World Food Programme (WFP) in Türkiye, providing immediate relief for displaced families in an overwhelmingly challenging environment that is made worse by freezing temperatures,” he added.
While NZ$1 million (about $631,500) will probably be supplied to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its response in Syria.
According to the performing minister, two hearth and emergency help specialists are on the bottom to assist coordinate worldwide search and rescue efforts in Türkiye.
“These individuals are working out of New Zealand as part of an international team. Based on advice from search and rescue personnel supporting the response coordination in Türkiye, our teams determined that they could effectively contribute remotely. Time zone differences mean this team can provide round the clock support for the response in Türkiye,” Parker stated.
– MALAYSIA SENDS 3RD HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TEAM
Meanwhile, Malaysia dispatched its third humanitarian help staff, made up of 38 Malaysian Armed Forces personnel, to Adiyaman, one of many worst-affected areas of two earthquakes in southern Türkiye, on Friday.
“Alhamdulillah, our close coordination with Turkish Ambassador @emirsyuksel enabled the deployment of our 3rd humanitarian assistance team, comprising 38 personnel from @MarkasATM [Malaysian Armed Forces] to Adiyaman, Turkiye in the early hours of 10 Feb via @MarkasATM A400 Special Aircraft,” Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kabir tweeted.
“The team is expected to set up and operate a Type-3 field hospital upon arrival. The aircraft is also carrying 44 tonnes of medical equipment & supplies. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims of the earthquake, their family members and rescuers in these difficult moments,” he added.
Two highly effective earthquakes have brought on near 17,674 fatalities and 72,879 accidents in Türkiye, in line with the newest official statistics made public on Friday.
The magnitude 7.7 and seven.6 quakes, centered within the Kahramanmaras province, had been felt by 13 million individuals throughout 10 provinces, together with Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, and Sanliurfa.
Several international locations within the area, together with Syria and Lebanon, felt robust tremors that struck Türkiye within the area of lower than 10 hours.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
