The UN is appealing for $1 billion for Turkey earthquake victims | World news

The United Nations on Thursday appealed for more than $1 billion to help more than 5 million people in Turkey in the next three months after a devastating earthquake this month that killed more than 36,000 people in the south of the country. .

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths, who visited Turkey last week, said people were “experiencing untold heartache,” adding: “We must stand with them in their darkest hour and make sure they get the support they need.”