Syria

She will now be raised alongside her cousins. A baby girl who lost her mother, father and siblings in the recent earthquake in Syria has been adopted by her aunt and uncle. According to ABC News, baby Afraa was born under the rubble of the earthquake, which also destroyed her family’s home. She was found […]

3 years ago

“She looked to be in good health” A girl has been found alive 248 hours following the 7.8 magnitude Turkey-Syria earthquake. The 17-year-old has been named as Aleyna Olmez. Rescuers found her under the rumble as they continue to search for survivors following the devastating earthquake. Speaking to AFP about the rescue mission, one member […]

3 years ago

More than 15,000 people have died in the disaster Heartbreaking footage has been shared online of a little girl protecting her baby brother’s head after the siblings were trapped under earthquake rubble in Syria. On Monday, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria. This was followed by a 7.5 magnitude tremor […]

3 years ago

The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying to save people trapped […]

3 years ago

Last night I tucked my children into bed, and, as soon as they were both asleep, I rushed out of their room to do things like empty the dishwasher and fold a mountain of laundry and e-mail some school mums about an upcoming playdate.  I swore under my breath over my toy-strewn floor and the […]

10 years ago

Photo: Thawab Thawabi

10 years ago