The United States announced on Thursday an initial package of 85 million dollars for emergency aid after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Newborn who still had the cord attached to her dead mother was rescued from rubble in Syria
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) stated in a statement that these funds will go to partner organizations “to urgently deliver the necessary help to millions of people”including food, shelter and emergency health services.
The United States has already sent rescue teams to Turkey and has contributed concrete breakers, electric generators, water purifiers and helicopters, officials said.
Almost 20,000 dead by earthquake in Turkey and Syria, where hope is fading
Aid for Syria is coming through local partners as the United States refuses to deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is being demanded by Washington to take responsibility for abuses in the long-running civil war. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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