“The situation is tragic. Right now, UNHCR is providing what the Turkish authorities are requesting, so basically kitchen sets, mattresses, tents, so that we can complement the leading efforts of the Turkish authorities to rescue Turkish citizens and refugees in the same manner.”
Philippe Leclerc, UNHCR Representative in Türkiye
Two powerful earthquakes have struck in south-eastern Türkiye and northern Syria. Thousands of people are confirmed dead, with numbers expected to rise.
Refugees and local communities in Türkiye need assistance. We are on the ground in Türkiye
and Syria responding where possible with emergency supplies.
UNHCR Representative to Syria, Sivanka Dhanapala, in some areas severely impacted by the earthquake just recently on the 2nd of March 2023.