Loay Elmagri found himself in a state of panic when he received no response from his relatives in Derna, Libya. As a Libyan architect residing in Washington, D.C., Elmagri was aware of the devastating floods that had recently struck the city, destroying a significant portion of it. One of his maternal aunts had been trapped …
As recovery efforts and assessment of damage from the deadly earthquake in Morocco and devastating floods in Libya continue, communities in Canada are mobilizing to send supplies and aid to those affected abroad. This week, Islamic Relief Canada is hosting a fundraiser in London, Ont., on Friday, while the Moroccan Association of Toronto (AMDT) is …
IMI N’TALA, Morocco (AP) — The stench of death permeated the village of Imi N’Tala high up in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, just four days after a devastating earthquake struck. The quake had shattered the mountain, claiming lives and reducing the hamlet to rubble. Bulldozers, rescue crews, and first responders from Morocco tirelessly worked day and …
TAFEGHAGHTE, Morocco (AP) — In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in the mud-brick village of Tafeghaghte, Musa Bouissirfane is left to sift through the remnants of his former life. His home and possessions are buried under rubble, a painful reminder of the loss of his entire family. Only a week ago, Bouissirfane was filled …
Many survivors of Morocco’s most powerful earthquake in over a century are currently struggling in makeshift shelters. They have been outside for four nights, as rescuers have yet to reach remote mountain villages that experienced some of the worst devastation. The death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake currently stands at 2,862, with 2,562 people …
In Edmonton, the impact of the devastating earthquake in Morocco is being keenly felt. The Moroccan community in the capital city has many family and friends in the country and is rallying to support them in this time of need. This earthquake, the largest to hit the country in over a century, has claimed the …
Tragedy Strikes: Devastating Earthquake Hits Morocco On Friday, around 11:11 p.m. local time, the High Atlas mountains in Morocco were rocked by a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake. The tremor sent shockwaves that were felt as far away as Spain and Portugal, leaving millions in Morocco experiencing the terrifying force of nature. The aftermath is devastating, …
An aftershock shook Morocco on Sunday amidst their mourning for the victims of the nation’s strongest earthquake in over a century. Soldiers and aid workers hurried to reach destroyed mountain villages, while the death toll of over 2,100 people is expected to rise. The United Nations approximated that 300,000 people were affected by the magnitude …
Over 2,000 lives were tragically lost in a devastating earthquake that struck Morocco late on Friday night. The powerful quake left people scrambling out of their beds and resulted in the collapse of buildings in mountainous villages and historic cities that were ill-equipped to withstand such force. Rescue efforts were hampered by rough roads, making …
President Biden extends his condolences to the people of Morocco following the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. “I express my deep sadness for the loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in Morocco,” the president stated in a official statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all …