One Year After Turkey Earthquake: Lingering Trauma

Tue Feb 06 2024
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ANKARA: In the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake that ravaged Turkey and northern Syria, survivors continue to grapple with profound loss and uncertainty.

Despite the passage of a year, the wounds inflicted by the disaster remain raw, with hundreds of thousands of individuals residing in temporary containers.

Grieving and traumatized, they yearn for closure and stability, longing for the comfort of permanent homes that may never materialize.

For many, the pain of displacement and the lingering specter of uncertainty overshadow the mere loss of physical structures, highlighting the enduring psychological toll of the tragedy.

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