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UN appeals for $1 billion to help more than 5 million people in Türkiye
2023-02-18 09:26:49 source:CGTN
February 17, 2023
The United Nations has appealed for more than $1 billion to help more than 5 million people in Türkiye over the next three months following the devastating earthquake that has killed more than 36,000 people in the country's south.
Meanwhile, authorities in neighboring Syria have reported 5,800 deaths - a figure that has changed little in days.
UN aid chief Martin Griffiths, who visited Türkiye last week, said the people have "experienced unspeakable heartache," adding: "We must stand with them in their darkest hour and ensure they receive the support they need."
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