Informes

When two deadly quakes ripped across southern Türkiye and northwest Syria on February 6, thousands of buildings collapsed, and tens of thousands of lives were lost. No words can describe the sight of families – most of…

In Numbers Overall reached: ~2.7 million people Syria: ~1.7 million earthquake-affected people reached 528,000 people received ready-to-eat rations and hot meals 1.2 million people in government-controlled areas and North-West Syria have received their regular General Food Assistance rations and cash transfers,…

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Jordan, a longstanding partner of Mercy Corps in Jordan, has announced $5 million in new funding from the people of Taiwan for Mercy Corps’ earthquake response in Northwest Syria.…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, Yesterday I returned from my visit to Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic. I was deeply shocked and saddened by the devastation and suffering I saw and heard. In the Hatay province…

SITUATION OVERVIEW A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria Feb 6, 2023, causing widespread destruction. One of the most powerful quakes in the region in at least a century, while a second powerful shake…

On February 6, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central-southern Türkiye near the border with Syria, leading to fatalities, injuries, and damage to infrastructure. USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, along with U.S. government partners, has rapidly…

Overview of Developments In Syria, an estimated 15.3 million people were already in need of humanitarian assistance across the country prior to the earthquakes. Over 1,400 deaths and 2,350 injuries were reported by the Syrian Ministry of…

1 March 2023--WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today visited north-west Syria following the devastating earthquakes that hit northern Syria and southern Türkiye on 6 February 2023. Dr Tedros is the first UN principal to enter…

This report is produced by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 19-28 February 2023. Next report will be issued on 8…

SC/15215 9272ND MEETING (AM) Delegates Welcome Temporary Opening of Border Crossings at Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee, Demand Unimpeded Aid Delivery to Meet Needs in Country’s North-West The earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria in recent weeks have only…