Turkey Reflects on Earthquake Tragedy Two Years Later

Survivors continue to face hardships as rebuilding efforts lag and fears of future quakes loom.

The February 6, 2023, earthquake killed over 53,000 in Turkey and 6,000 in Syria, flattening tens of thousands of buildings and displacing millions.
Two years later, 670,000 survivors remain in temporary container homes, with many struggling to rebuild their lives and secure sustainable incomes.
President Erdogan has faced criticism for unfulfilled promises, with only 201,500 homes delivered out of the 650,000 pledged for reconstruction.
189 individuals have been sentenced for negligence in connection with the disaster, with over 1,800 defendants still facing trial.
Concerns grow over Istanbul's vulnerability to a potential major earthquake, with officials warning that 600,000 homes could collapse in the city of 15.6 million.