United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Event 

Description: On February 6, 2023, a series of devastating earthquakes rattled Syria and Turkey, necessitating a robust international response in an already challenging environment amid ongoing conflict and displacement. The immediate effect of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and left countless survivors without homes, schools or hospitals. In Syria, the earthquakes exacerbated the humanitarian crisis that had already left millions displaced. The international responsibility to rescue was hindered by tensions in the region between a medley of actors, including the Syrian regime, Turkey, the Syrian Democratic Forces and the remnants of ISIS and its lasting effects. Join USIP for an event marking the one-year anniversary of the earthquakes featuring individuals who experienced the disaster firsthand and were involved in the relief effort. The conversation will examine lessons learned from the international response — with particular attention paid to comparing the responses in Turkey versus Northwest Syria to highlight the difficulties in delivering relief to the latter in a timely fashion.

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