Earthquake caused direct damage of $5.1bn in Syria: World Bank

Washington (AFP) March 3, 2023

A massive earthquake and aftershocks in February caused an estimated $5.1 billion in direct physical damage in Syria, said the World Bank on Friday. The earthquake that struck on February 6 hit Turkey and Syria, devastating scores of cities and killing more than 50,000 people in both countries. Millions have been left needing urgent help with accommodation and medical care. "The curr