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Maraş building demolition claims operator's life

Maraş building demolition claims operator's life

25 January 2024

AKP-MHP reject proposal to search for missing people after February earthquakes

AKP-MHP reject proposal to search for missing people after February earthquakes

Opposition deputies emphasize the plight of thousands missing in the aftermath of the destructive earthquakes that struck 11 provinces in Turkey's southern and southeastern regions

27 October 2023

Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Post-earthquake reconstruction efforts have overlooked Alevi villages in Maraş, in addition to other problems, according to a local religious association.

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

The project represents the largest financing package provided by the World Bank to Turkey in a single instance.

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

The Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that out of 1914 unattended children rescued in February 6 earthquakes, 1808 have been handed over to their families.

Arrests related to Turkey earthquakes rise to 279

Arrests related to Turkey earthquakes rise to 279

Nearly 100 of the arrested people are contractors while 50 suspects have been found to be dead.

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

In a search of the suspected officer's home, the police found power generators, tents and other materials.

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

The authorities prevented aid deliveries in at least 20 cases, 17 people were subjected to torture and 11 journalists were hindered by law enforcement officers, according to the TİHV.

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

In case of an explosion of the tanks, an area with a semi-diameter of 30 kilometers would face destruction and chemical pollution, according to a lawyer who has focused on environmental struggles in southern Türkiye for over 15 years.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

The number of detentions and arrests is expected to further increase as investigations are continuing.

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

Many prisoners in the earthquake-hit region face difficulties in communicating with their families and access to basic needs since they lost economic support from their families, according to CISST.

3 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

In response to a question about the adoption of child survivors of the earthquakes, Diyanet had said there was no obstacle to a marriage between an adopter and an adoptee.

Another dog rescued from debris weeks after Türkiye earthquakes

Another dog rescued from debris weeks after Türkiye earthquakes

Two dogs were rescued from the rubble in three days in Hatay, southern Türkiye.

Twenty-nine people arrested over 'earthquake' posts on social media

Twenty-nine people arrested over 'earthquake' posts on social media

The police took legal action against 609 social media users and detained 150 of them, said the police.

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Psychological support centers set up in the quake-hit region have offered support for over 400,000 students, according to Minister Özer.

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

Fifteen more people have been arrested since yesterday's update.

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

A bar official has said volunteers' efforts for animals are not sufficient, urging the authorities to take action.

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Most of the children who were left without care after the earthquakes have been handed over to their families while some are still in hospitals or care centers.

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

The police did not allow the demonstration and prevented some journalists from taking footage during the incidents.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

The investigations into the collapsed buildings and incidents of theft after the quakes continue.

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Hundreds of thousands of students have returned to school in three provinces that were relatively less affected by the massive earthquakes.

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

The dog named Alex has been taken under treatment.

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

The selling of the tents violated the principles of the Red Crescent and human rights law, the TTB argued.

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Over 11,000 aftershocks followed the February 6 earthquakes, according to the country's disaster management agency.

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

The government ally accused the crowd of "sabotaging Mr. President's visit."

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fans of the club protested the government during the last game in their home turf. The club said the decision was "unacceptable."

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Some 140 people were injured in the aftershock and 12 were in serious condition, said the AFAD.

28 February 2023

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Higher education will continue online, with earthquake survivors placed in university dormitories.

28 February 2023

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Foreign countries have sent more than 130,000 tents and over 29,000 power generators to Türkiye since February 6, according to the Foreign Ministry.

27 February 2023

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Politicians from the ruling bloc canceled their club memberships. The football team of President Erdoğan's hometown, Rize, described the protests as "cries of septic rats."

27 February 2023

Police beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

Police beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

A man who is on trial for theft wanted to check out the damage in his building in Hatay after the massive earthquakes. Checking his criminal record, the police implicated and beat him.

27 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Police prevent feminist activists from distributing aid in Hatay

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Police prevent feminist activists from distributing aid in Hatay

"They seized women's phones by showing their weapons and threatening them. They also asked them to delete footage they had taken," said an activist.

27 February 2023 Evrim Kepenek

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