Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold, as the death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey surpassed 25,000
Germany and Austria have suspended rescue operations in Turkey, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, rescue efforts in the rebel-controlled areas in north and northwest Syria have ended, announced volunteer organization Syria Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, on Friday. After searching for 108 hours, the group said it believes no one trapped under the rubble is still alive.
So why do borders and politics deprive Syrian civilians in the northwest of the country from their human rights to be rescued?” He called on the international community to “act immediately” as “there’s no time” and “civilians are not receiving any support, aid or attention.” The World Health Organization’s director-general arrived in Syria’s earthquake-hit Aleppo city on Saturday on a plane carrying more than $290,000 worth of trauma emergency and surgical kits.
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