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2023.02.09 19:21 GMT+8

Death toll from earthquakes rises to 14,351 in Türkiye

Updated 2023.02.09 20:32 GMT+8
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The death toll from powerful earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye on Monday has risen to 14,351, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Thursday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a three-month state of emergency to speed up rescue and aid efforts in the quake-hit provinces will enter into force later on Thursday after a vote in the parliament, the Anadolu Agency reported.

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