For decades, the frontier between Turkey and rebel-controlled areas of Syria has been closed. After the earthquake it has only partially been re-opened to allow aid supplies to be brought in...
The situation was particularly desperate in Syria, where a 12-year civil war has complicated relief efforts and meant days of wrangling over how to even move aid into the country, let alone distribute...
Many local volunteer groups are providing us cakes, juices, coffee and biscuits that helps to survive in the biting cold if minus 4 or 5 degrees: Officer...