Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria.
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A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing at least 9,000 people and injuring many more.
People have been left without shelter in freezing winter conditions. Access to clean water will likely be a challenge, bringing the risk of cholera and other diseases.
DEC charities and their local partners are among the first responders, working with locally-led relief efforts to ensure people have food and clean water.
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