Published February 22,2023
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Kuwait despatched humanitarian support on Wednesday to the victims of two lethal earthquakes that jolted Türkiye and Syria on Feb. 6.
Maha al-Barjas, head of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society, stated a convoy of 12 vans loaded with reduction and medical supplies moved to Türkiye and northern Syria.
“The convoy includes blankets, tents, electrical appliances and prefabricated homes,” al-Barjas added in a press release.
“This aid convoy is part of assistance from the Kuwaiti people to the peoples of Türkiye and Syria,” she added.
Following the quake catastrophe, the Kuwaiti authorities dispatched rescue groups to Türkiye to participate in trying to find survivors. The Gulf nation additionally pledged $30 million in support to each Türkiye and Syria.
A preferred donation marketing campaign in Kuwait additionally collected $67.7 million for the quake victims within the two nations.
At least 42,310 folks have been killed by two sturdy earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye on Feb. 6, the nation’s catastrophe administration company AFAD stated Tuesday.
In Syria, at the very least 5,840 folks have been killed within the lethal earthquakes.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
