Turkey: Earthquake death toll rises to 42,310

Earthquake death toll in Turkey has risen to 42,310. The number of the children orphaned by the earthquake is 1,858, according to Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services.

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  • Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023, 08:15

News Center- Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that the earthquake death toll has risen to 42,310.

Number of the children orphaned by the earthquake

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced on its official social media account that the number of the children orphaned by the earthquake is 1,858.

“After identity control, 1,314 children were handed over to their families. We have 1,645 identified children and 213 unidentified children,” the ministry said.