On February 6th, 2023, two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.6 killed more than 22.000 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods in Southeastern Turkey and Northwestern Syria.

The situation is heartbreaking and the frantic search operations continue while the freezing temperatures and damaged infrastructure make the rescues very difficult. Many people, volunteers, governments, rescue groups are providing aid. In Syria, a country already affected by the 12-year war, rescuers are working with their bare hands and some equipment to dig into rubble.

We join Pope Francis' words:

“Now is the time for compassion and for solidarity. We must put aside hatred, wars, and divisions that lead to self-destruction.
Let us unite in our sorrow to help those who suffer in Turkey and Syria. May we build peace and fraternity in our world.”

^{© Tasnim News Agency}

Re-published from JPIC Roma E-News