In neighboring Syria, which was severely damaged by the earthquake that hit southern Turkey last month, there are many victims, and against the backdrop of a complicated political situation where the civil war continues, sufficient aid is not reaching the victims and it is difficult. The situation continues.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent quakes that hit southern Turkey on the 6th of last month have so far killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and neighboring Syria.
"I want to buy medicine, but I have no money"
Of these, in Janderes, a town in northwestern Syria that was severely damaged, many people were forced to evacuate in tents.
Muhammad Mansour, 24, who lives in a tent with his pregnant wife and two children, said, "I want to buy medicine, but I have no money. I need heating, clothes, and disposable diapers for my baby." was
“The amount of relief supplies is only about 30% of the demand”
Also, according to the humanitarian organization Bahar, which delivers medical supplies and other supplies to those affected by the disaster in Syria, the amount of aid supplies is only meeting about 30% of the demand.
Regarding the lack of supplies, local journalists point out that the conflict between the Assad regime and the rebels that control the northwest has sometimes hindered the transportation of relief supplies.
"We all need to work together to overcome this crisis," said Jumaa Qasem, who is in charge of procurement for the humanitarian organization Bahar.