Aid workers say hopes of rescuing trapped earthquake victims are dwindling. The Moroccan government has drawn some criticism for being slow to greenlight international aid.
Tag: Marrakesh (Morocco)
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In Quake-Battered Mountains, Many Moroccans Must Fend for Themselves
In a critical period for search-and-rescue teams, the Moroccan government has given few updates about its response and the scope of the destruction.
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Morocco Rescuers Slow to Reach Hardest Hit Areas After Quake
It remained unclear how quickly emergency teams would be able to reach the victims and prevent more deaths. Many of the areas affected by the quake are remote mountain villages that are not easily accessible.
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Powerful 6.8 Earthquake in Morocco Kills More Than 2,000
The quake, centered in the mountains just outside of Marrakesh, was the strongest to hit that area in a century. “It didn’t last long, but felt like years,” said one woman who lives near the epicenter.
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Powerful 6.8 Earthquake in Morocco Kills More Than 1,000
The quake, centered in the mountains just outside of Marrakesh, was the strongest to hit that area in a century. “It didn’t last long, but felt like years,” said one woman who lives near the epicenter.