Syria Earthquake Archives

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Qatar medical volunteers head to Syria to perform complex surgeries

The first 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria last Monday morning. A second volunteer medical team is departing for Syria to carry out difficult surgical procedures on victims of…

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Qatar Charity says two children it sponsored died in latest Malatya earthquake

Qatar was quick to provide Turkey with much-needed assistance following the catastrophe. Two children sponsored by Qatar Charity were killed during this week’s 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Malatya, Turkey, the…

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Qatar Museums launches donation campaign for victims of Syria, Turkey earthquake

So far, more than 35,000 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria. Qatar Museums (QM) has announced a campaign named ‘Be Their Hope’, encouraging staff, visitors, and sponsors,…

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Amir Tamim heads to Turkey to meet Erdogan following deadly earthquake

The death toll has surpassed 29,000 in both Turkey and Syria. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is heading to Turkey on Sunday to meet with Turkish President Recep…

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Rescuers race to find survivors as death toll nears 10,000 in Syria, Turkey

According to the World Health Organization, the overall death toll may reach 20,000, while the Syria’s White Helmets anticipated a “significant” rise in numbers. Rescuers in both Turkey and Syria…

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QSL to donate Qatar Cup semi-final proceeds to earthquake victims

Qatar’s premier football league said it would donate all proceeds from an upcoming semi-final match to victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The Qatar Stars League (QSL) said…

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Baby born under rubble now in stable condition after being pulled from collapsed building

Her mother, father and four siblings sadly died in the disaster. A newborn baby who was saved by rescuers in Syria has survived the ordeal, the BBC reported as the…

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Three QRCS staff die during rescue operations in Syria, Turkey

The death toll has now surpassed 5,000 as rescue efforts continue. Three members of the Qatari Red Crescent (QRCS) died while on the field in Syria and Turkey, where two…

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