Earthquake leaves millions homeless in Syria

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By Nathan Morley

Sivanka Dhanapala, UNHCR representative in Syria, estimates that 5.37 million people affected by the quake will need shelter assistance in the whole of Syria.As it stands, UNHCR is focusing on the provision of shelter and relief items to ensure that the centres for the displaced had adequate facilities, such as tents, plastic sheeting, thermal blankets, sleeping mats and winter clothing.

‘A lot of the infrastructure is either destroyed or damaged, that includes roads or bridges,’ he added.Over 24,000 people are now known to have died in the disaster and around 121,000 emergency services are involved in rescue and relief operations. Their work has been highlighted by a series of miraculous rescues which have provided moments of joy amidst the heartbreak of the calamity.

Meanwhile, the Damascus radio was quoted as saying the Assad government has now given permission for international aid to be sent to earthquake victims in rebel-held areas across government lines.

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