On February 11, Turkish state media reported that Turkish authorities had arrested 48 people for looting following a strong earthquake hit the country and neighboring Syria.
Turkey’s Anadolu news agency said the suspects were detained in eight different provinces.
On the same day, the German International Search and Rescue Service (ISAR) and the German Federal Technical Relief Service (THW) announced the suspension of rescue operations in the area. Turkey following the earthquake, due to security issues and reports of clashes between groups of people and shoot.
ISAR and THW said they would resume rescue work as soon as Turkey’s Emergency and Disaster Response Agency (AFAD) reports that the situation is at a safe level.
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Turkish authorities have not recorded any clashes in the affected area earthquakeHowever, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on February 11 commented on the general security situation, noting that a state of emergency has been declared and there have been a number of incidents. pillage.
Earlier on the same day, the Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit (AFDRU) also suspended rescue work and resumed operations following Turkey took over the protection of AFDRU members.
Meanwhile, Switzerland said it was closely monitoring the security situation in Turkey’s southernmost province of Hatay and that security measures had been increased in accordance with the actual situation.
Xuan Phong (VNA/Vietnam+)
