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The devastating earthquake in Turkey and its political aftershocks

The devastating earthquake in Turkey and its political aftershocks

FromThis Matters


The devastating earthquake in Turkey and its political aftershocks

FromThis Matters

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Ali Mustafa, Istanbul-based correspondent for TRT World The United Nations has launched an appeal for $1 billion in aid to help victims in Turkey as the country reels from massive decimation and displacement after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Syrian border and left over 40,000 dead. As hope is running out for survivors, questions have arisen about why the earthquake was so deadly in a region that’s prone to them. Had the government not taken proactive steps? Could an unprecedented tragedy that might take generations to process change the entire political landscape of Turkey? This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paolo Marques.
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.