Turkey-Syria quake live briefing: Hope for survivors wanes as death toll passes 33,000

Turkey-Syria quake live briefing: Hope for survivors wanes as death toll passes 33,000

The death toll from the earthquakes that devastated southern Turkey and northwestern Syria has surpassed 33,000, with more than 29,600 dead in Turkey alone, according to the country’s emergency management authority. The chances of survival for those who remain trapped under the rubble are falling by the hour, though rescue efforts are ongoing.

Annabelle Timsit

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