Moroccan woman, 51, identified among Turkey earthquake victims

Moroccan woman, 51, identified among Turkey earthquake victims
Tuesday 7 February 2023 - 18:45

A women has been identified as the first Moroccan casualty of the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred on Monday.

The Moroccan Embassy in Ankara reported this Tuesday evening the identification of the first Moroccan citizen that fell victim of the natural disaster.

The deceased was residing in Turkey, a mother married to a Turkish citizen.

The diplomatic representation stated that a Moroccan citizen, (H.M), 51 years old, died in the city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Turkey.

The Kingdom’s embassy in Ankara indicated that the 16-year-old son of the deceased, who was taken to hospital after suffering light injuries, is now in good health.

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