Tens of thousands of survivors in southern Turkey held torchlit vigils to mark the two-year anniversary of a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 53,000 lives in Turkey and 6,000 in neighboring Syria. The 7.8 magnitude quake struck before dawn, destroying thousands of buildings and leaving many trapped under the rubble. Survivors expressed pain and anger, with demonstrators demanding accountability and the government’s resignation. Despite ongoing rebuilding efforts, 670,000 survivors are still living in containers. President Erdogan vowed to continue restoration efforts, with nearly 201,500 homes already given to survivors. However, new earthquake fears have arisen, especially in Istanbul, which is at risk due to its proximity to a faultline. The justice ministry has handed out prison sentences to 189 people for negligence related to the disaster, with 1,342 trials involving 1,850 defendants still ongoing. The recent earthquakes in the Aegean Sea have heightened concerns, with officials warning of the potential for another major tremor. The memories of the 1999 earthquake, which killed thousands, continue to haunt residents as they fear the possibility of history repeating itself.
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