The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has passed 33,000 and continues to rise as search teams locate more bodies in the rubble. Authorities said more than 92,600 other people were injured in the disaster.
The death toll from Monday’s quakes that hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria stood at 33,179 on Sunday and was certain to rise as search teams locate more bodies in the rubble. Authorities said more than 92,600 other people were injured in the disaster.
As despair also bred rage at the agonizingly slow rescue efforts, the focus turned to who was to blame for not better preparing people in the earthquake-prone region that includes an area of Syria that was
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