Aftermath of Devastation: Turkey's Earthquake Response

This chapter provides a harrowing account of the aftermath of the recent earthquakes in Turkey, focusing on the grim reality of rescue efforts and the emotional toll on families searching for loved ones. It highlights the inadequacies in the state's response, the role of civil society in providing aid, and examines the implications of lax building regulations that contributed to the disaster's devastation. Through contrasting perspectives between Turkey and northern Syria, it underscores the urgent need for accountability and reform in urban planning and disaster preparedness.