Swiss To Provide Extra Funds For Syria And Turkey Earthquake Victims
Date
3/20/2023 2:14:36 PM
(MENAFN- Swissinfo)
Aid groups say the situation in the region remains critical following a series of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Keystone / Yahya Nemah
Switzerland has pledged CHF8.5 million ($9.2 million) towards relief efforts in Turkey and Syria following a devastating earthquake in the region.
This content was published on March 20, 2023 March 20, 2023 minutes SWI/AP/Reuters/ug The government's delegate for humanitarian aid, Manuel Bessler, made the announcement at an international donors' conference in Brussels on Monday.
'Switzerland is reinforcing its commitment to sustaining its aid efforts in Syria and the surrounding region,' the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement.
It added that Switzerland has provided the Syrian population with more than CHF610 million in aid since 2011.
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The European Union, which co-organised the fundraising conference, said it will provide both countries with €1 billion (CHF988 million).
Aid groups said the situation in the region remains critical and urged donors to ensure that the UN's appeal for €1 billion for Turkey and Syria is fully funded.
A series of tremors struck Turkey and Syria six weeks ago, killing an estimated 56,000 people and leaving tens of thousand others without a home.
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