Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Earthquake rescue hampered by security concerns

Earthquake rescue hampered

The deteriorating security situation in southern Turkey has hampered rescue operation. Leading to conflicts between unidentified groups and allegations of theft. Erdogan declared a state of emergency and promised to punish law breaker. The UN aid chief has described the earthquake as the “worst event in 100 years” and has called for regional politics to … Read more

Austrian army suspends Turkish rescue operation

Austrian army

The Austrian Army has halted rescue operations in Turkey. Due to an “increasingly dangerous security environment”. 82 AFDRU soldiers have been deployed since Tuesday. The Austrian Army has halted rescue operations in Turkey owing to a “increasingly dangerous security environment” (AFDRU), according to the Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit. “The expected success of saving a … Read more