Australia to send $10million in humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria following huge earthquake strikes
Australia has announced that it will send $10million in humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria after the two countries hit with huge earthquakes on Monday.
Turkey and Syria were struck with two earthquakes on Monday killing more than 4000 people with many injured according to the World Health Organization in latest updates on the occurrence late Monday evening.
The death toll and casualties are expected to increase with many prominent people including Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu and his club Director still remain unfound.
Australia are among other nations who have pledged to support Turkey and affected countries in efforts to return to safety.
Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese has said in an announcement early Tuesday morning via 9News Australia on twitter that the country will offer the two nations $10million in humanitarian aid.
Dozens of Australians in Turkey and Syria are affected.
The assistance will be administered through Red Cross and humanitarian agencies.
Mr. Anthony Albanese conveyed Australia’s condolences, saying the nation was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation unfolding.
“All of the world’s thoughts and condolences with the people in this region who are suffering at this time,” he said.
In one of his video tweets, Albanese sympathized with Australian faimilies in Turkey and Syria who are severely down by the earthquakes whiles offering Government lines for emergency assistance.
New Zealand will also provide $1.5 million to Turkey and Syria.
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