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The Evolution of Pain Turkey Marks Two Years since Devastating Quake Disaster

As thousands of survivors gathered across southern Turkey, they held torchlit vigils to commemorate the second anniversary of a devastating earthquake that struck on February 6, 2023. The magnitude 7.8 quake left a trail of destruction in its wake, claiming over 53,000 lives in Turkey and approximately 6,000 in Syria.

The disaster exposed the devastating consequences of unchecked development and bureaucratic corruption. The earthquake destroyed nearly 40,000 buildings and severely damaged around 200,000 others in Turkey, trapping countless individuals beneath the rubble. Two years on, the trauma remains a palpable force, with survivors struggling to rebuild their lives amidst ongoing fears of new seismic events.

As mourners gathered at Antioch, one of the ancient city's 90 percent destroyed buildings stood as a poignant reminder of the disaster's impact. The crowd chanted We will not forget, we will not forgive. We will hold them accountable! – a call for justice in the face of widespread destruction and loss.

The government has made significant progress in rebuilding and restoration efforts, with nearly 201,500 homes allocated to survivors in the affected region. Plans are underway to distribute another 220,000 keys by the end of the year. However, many survivors remain housed in temporary containers, while fears about new earthquakes persist.

For Emine Albayrak, a 25-year-old survivor, the passage of time has brought little relief. Although two years have passed, we are still hurting. It still feels like it did on that first day. That hasn't changed, she said.

As Turkey looks to its future, it must confront the ongoing trauma of its recent past. The evolution of pain is a long-term process that requires sustained efforts to rebuild lives, restore communities, and create a safer environment for all.

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