More aid reaches Syria’s quake victims but it’s not enough, say UN aid agencies

A second UN aid convoy reached northwest Syria on Friday to help victims of the still-unfolding earthquake tragedy, but humanitarians have warned that far more lifesaving help is needed, and much more quickly.

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Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn

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The full scale of the multiple earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria is still unfolding, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they stressed the critical need to step up search and rescue efforts for victims and ensure that lifesaving aid reaches all those who need it.

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