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Morocco earthquake: Survivors nurse injuries and trauma
In Morocco, survivors of last week’s devastating earthquake are struggling to cope with injuries and trauma. They are receiving help at makeshift hospitals near the epicentre of the quake. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra met some of the survivors in the town of Asni, Morocco. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download…
Morocco earthquake: Hope of finding more survivors fading
More foreign aid continues to arrive in Morocco, where the death toll from Friday’s earthquake has risen to nearly 3,000. But relief efforts have yet to reach some remote areas that have been cut off. As the hope of finding survivors fades, thoughts turn to the future of Morocco’s earthquake zone. One devastated community is preparing for the next phase of this disaster. Al Jazeera’s…
Morocco earthquake: Search and rescue response grows
Morocco is reeling in the aftermath of an earthquake that has killed more than 2,600 people. The survivors, who are being pulled from the dust and rubble, are in critical need of shelter, food and medical assistance. Some are still searching for loved ones trapped under the rubble. Survivors are being housed in temporary tents after their homes were destroyed or damaged in the quake….
Morocco earthquake: More than 2,000 killed – BBC News
More than 2,000 people have been killed and more than 1,400 injured after a powerful earthquake struck in Morocco. Morocco’s king declared three days of national mourning and ordered shelter, food and other help for survivors. Many people are spending a second night out in the open. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Morocco #Marrakesh #BBCNews
Morocco earthquake: More than 600 killed as buildings damaged – BBC News
A strong earthquake has struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people, the country’s interior ministry says. The quake – measuring magnitude 6.8 – sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities. The quake struck at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT) on Friday. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Morocco #Earthquake #BBCNews
Morocco earthquake: the race against time to reach survivors – BBC News
Rescue workers in Morocco are racing against time to reach villages in the Atlas Mountains which have been hardest hit by a massive earthquake. The Red Cross is warning of further disaster if food and water do not quickly reach survivors. The number known to have died has passed 2,000 with many more in hospital. Many countries are sending aid and relief workers to help…