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Turkey, Syria Earthquake Death Toll Continues to Rise


Turkey, Syria Earthquake Death Toll Continues to Rise
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The death toll from an earthquake that struck the border region of Turkey and Syria is now around 48,000. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4 and was centered in the town of Defne in Turkey's Hatay province, has severely damaged the area. Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with Hanny Megally, senior fellow and deputy director at New York University's Center on International Cooperation, who explains the lasting impact of the earthquake.

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