Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the international aid map

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After the earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6, dozens of countries and 14 international organizations offered to help in search and rescue operations. From the EU to Japan, that’s it a summary of who mobilized

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epa10451320 Rescuers are seen before the departure of 50 members of the HUNOR Hungarian Rescue Team to the earthquake-hit Turkey, in Budapest, Hungary, 06 February 2023. According to the US Geological Service, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck southern Turkey close to the Syrian border. The earthquake caused buildings to collapse and sent shockwaves over northwest Syria, Cyprus, and Lebanon. Hundreds of people have died and more than seven thousand have been injured in Turkey, according to AFAD, Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. EPA/Tamas Kovacs HUNGARY OUT

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EU – mobilized 27 search and rescue and medical teams from 19 countries, along with more than 1,150 rescuers and 70 rescue dogs

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of displaced people in the cold. THE SKY TG24 REPORTAGE

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ITALY – From Italy, a contingent of 50 firefighters from the USAR teams of Tuscany and Lazio has already landed in Adana, Turkey. While the dispatch of other units and essential goods has been arranged, including the necessary to equip an important field hospital and a special defense ship, made available by the Navy. Stock image

epa10451841 Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department USA-2 prepare for deployment after being activated by US Aid to go to Turkey to assist with earthquake recovery efforts, in Pacoima, California, USA, 06 February 2023. EPA/ALLISON DINNER

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USA – are sending two search and rescue teams of 79 people each, while the Pentagon and USAID are coordinating with their Turkish counterparts

epa10452941 Members of a Chinese rescue team prepare to leave for Turkey from a fire fighting training base in Beijing, China, 07 February 2023. A Chinese rescue team departed from Beijing for Turkey on a chartered plane on Tuesday afternoon to join earthquake relief efforts in the country. The 82-member team was dispatched by the Ministry of Emergency Management, at the request of the Turkish government. EPA/XINHUA / Peng Ziyang CHINA OUT / MANDATORY CREDIT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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CHINA – said it would send 40 million yuan ($5.9 million) worth of aid to Turkey, while also coordinating with Syria on emergency supplies and accelerating ongoing food aid projects

epa09833785 A view of Spasskaya tower of the Moscow Kremlin (R), St. Basil's Cathedral (L) in center in Moscow, Russia, 18 March 2022. EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV

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RUSSIA AND UKRAINE – Moscow will send teams to both countries, while the defense ministry said 300 troops deployed in Syria are already helping rescuers. Ukraine has announced the dispatch of 87 rescuers to Turkey. Stock photo

epa07554423 Tourists walk on the Jaffa promenade, backdropped by the skyline of Tel Aviv, Israel, 07 May 2019. According to the municipality, 10,000 to 20,000 tourists are expected to visit the city for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) that takes place from 14 to 18 May 2019. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

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ISRAEL AND PALESTINE – Israel has approved sending aid to Syria and will also send humanitarian assistance to Turkey, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said. The Palestinian Agency for International Cooperation will instead deploy 70 experts to the earthquake zone this week. Stock photo

epa09661529 A view of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, prior to a fireworks display on New Year's Eve in Gulf emirates of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 December 2021. EPA/ALI HAIDER

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QATAR AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Qatar will send 120 rescuers to Turkey, along with a field hospital. The UAE has instead pledged assistance to Syria worth about $13.6 million. Stock photo

epa10452036 A handout photo made available by India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) shows members of NDRF boarding a plane for the rescue mission in Turkey, in New Delhi, India, 07 February 2023. A team of NDRF left for Turkey and according to the Indian minister of external affairs, search and rescue personnel, specially trained dog squads, drilling machines, relief material, medicines and other necessary utilities and equipment will reach Adana, Turkey. EPA/NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE/HANDOUT BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

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INDIA – is dispatching two teams of 100 personnel with dog teams and equipment, as well as medics and paramedics with meds

epa10452038 A South Korean international rescue team is busy moving equipment at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, 30 kilometers east of Seoul, 07 February 2023, to head for quake-ravaged Turkey. Two earthquakes struck southern Turkey close to the Syrian border on 06 February 2023. Thousands of people have died and more than seven thousand have been injured in Turkey, according to AFAD, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

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JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA – Japan has sent the Japan Disaster Relief Rescue Team to Turkey. South Korea has offered $5 million worth of humanitarian aid to Turkey and about 110 rescuers and military personnel to support its search and rescue work

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The United Nations, said Secretary General Antonio Guterres, they have sent “teams on the ground to assess needs and provide assistance”. While the Palestinian Red Crescent is carrying out rescue and earthquake relief operations in Palestinian refugee camps and surrounding areas in Syria. Stock photo

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