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Situation Overview
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Türkiye and northwest Syria on February 6th, 2023, causing widespread death and destruction. It was one of the most powerful earthquakes in the region in a century, and was followed by powerful aftershocks as well as another high-magnitude earthquake on February 20th. After 12 years of conflict and displacement, the earthquake has severely compounded the dire situation in northwest Syria. This flash report provides a summary of the emergency response and rehabilitation efforts undertaken by humanitarian NGO SARD.
Current Update
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Security Council Rejects Two Draft Resolutions Aimed at Renewing Cross-Border Humanitarian Operations in northwest Syria
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Northwest Syria continues to face deteriorating humanitarian conditions due to protracted conflict, economic crisis, and the impact of recent earthquakes.
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Approximately 4.1 million people are in urgent need of lifesaving assistance, including 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs).
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Emergency sites established as temporary shelters are currently accommodating 1.9 million IDPs, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable women and children.
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Numerous communities across 35 sub-districts in northwest Syria have been affected, leading to the partial or complete destruction of more than 10,600 buildings.