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Deadly earthquake kills dozens in Turkey, UN stands in solidarity and offers support
26 January 2020
Caption: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: Turkish Red Crescent provides essential assistance to people affected by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Turkey.
Photo: © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply saddened by the “loss of life and destruction of property” caused by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply saddened by the “loss of life and destruction of property” caused by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey on Friday night.
The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Turkey”, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement issued on Saturday. “He wishes those injured a speedy recovery”.
“The United Nations expresses its solidarity with Turkey and has offered support”, concluded Mr. Dujarric.
