The global community swiftly reacted to the recent earthquake, with various nations and organizations offering their support. Pope Francis expressed his prayers for the injured and those who tragically lost their lives, acknowledging the extent of the disaster. France expressed its readiness to assist, and Spain promptly dispatched search-and-rescue teams in response to Morocco’s request.
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces adjusted the earthquake’s toll, now reporting 2,122 fatalities and 2,421 injured.
Nonprofit organizations also mobilized to aid the affected regions, including José Andrés, who announced that food trucks from his organization, World Central Kitchen, were deploying to remote areas severely impacted by the quake. Given the challenging terrain and blocked roads, the delivery of food often had to be carried out on foot to reach those in need.
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In an afternoon statement, the U.S. State Department reiterated that the count of injured U.S. citizens in the earthquake remains “limited,” and there have been no reports of American fatalities.
The department is actively in contact with local authorities and is prepared to offer “relevant consular support” to U.S. citizens, as stated.
To keep American citizens informed, alerts are regularly posted on the U.S. Embassy Rabat’s website.
The U.K. government has announced its dispatch of 60 search-and-rescue teams to Morocco, accompanied by necessary equipment and medical personnel, according to the foreign ministry’s recent announcement.
These teams will be promptly airlifted using aircraft provided by the Defense Ministry. They are equipped with specialized tools designed for extracting individuals from the debris of collapsed buildings, including seismic listening devices and concrete cutting and breaking equipment, as outlined by the foreign ministry.
In a message addressed to King Mohammed VI, King Charles conveyed his condolences on behalf of himself and his wife. He expressed deep shock and sorrow upon hearing of the “devastating loss of life” and shared their profound sadness for all those affected by this tragic event. King Charles also mentioned the cherished memories from their visits to Morocco, emphasizing the extent of their sympathy and concern for the suffering caused by this dreadful calamity.
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