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The Philippines is joining other nations in offering aid to Turkey and Syria, as a contingent of rescuers and medical personnel are leaving today to assist in search and rescue operations following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Monday.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would deploy 33 military personnel to help in ongoing search and rescue efforts in Turkey. The personnel are trained in search and rescue operations and have the equipment for the special task, AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Andres Centino said. Tremors that inflicted more suffering on a border area already plagued by conflict left people on the streets burning debris to try to stay warm.
There are fears that the toll will rise inexorably, with WHO officials estimating up to 20,000 may have died. They warned that up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake and urged nations to rush help to the disaster zone The Turkish region of Duzce suffered a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in 1999 when more than 17,000 people died.
The 7.8-magnitude quake struck Monday as people slept, flattening thousands of structures, trapping an unknown number of people, and potentially impacting millions. The Syrian Red Crescent appealed to Western countries to lift sanctions and provide aid as President Bashar al-Assad’s government remains a pariah in the West, complicating international relief efforts.
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