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Earthquake "another devastating blow" to Syrians

Earthquake "another devastating blow" to Syrians

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Earthquake "another devastating blow" to Syrians

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Two earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, and the death toll is well into the thousands. “This earthquake is yet another devastating blow to so many vulnerable populations already struggling after years of conflict," said Tanya Evans, the Syria country director for the International Rescue Committee.
Plus, immigrant communities in Florida react to the new parole program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath and WLRN's Tim Padgett.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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