UN calls for $1 billion in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Turkey

In a written statement on the subject, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for humanitarian aid for the Turkish people affected by the biggest earthquake of the century.

Stating that the funding will be distributed over a period of three months and that it aims to accelerate the contribution of aid organizations to the work carried out by the government, Guterres said that 5.2 million people will be helped in the areas food, security, education, water and housing.

“Turkey is the country hosting the largest number of refugees in the world and has been very generous to its Syrian neighbors for years,” Guterres said. he used the phrase.

Guterres pointed out that the time has come to stand with the Turkish people who show solidarity with those who ask for help in the world, adding: “Today, the UN launches an appeal for humanitarian aid worth one billion dollars for the Turkish people hit by the largest earthquake of the century. made the statement.

Noting that there is no time to waste and that the needs are enormous, Guterres said: “I call on the international community to fully support this initiative against the greatest natural disaster of our time.” he made the statement of it. (AA)