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First quake aid convoy reaches rebel-held areas of Syria


An aerial picture shows a makes-shift shelter for people who were left homeless, in the rebel-held town of Jindayris on February 8, 2023, two days after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. (Credit: Rami al-Sayed/AFP)

An aid convoy reached rebel-held northwestern Syria Thursday, the first since a devastating earthquake that has killed thousands, an official at the Bab al-Hawa border crossing told AFP.

An AFP correspondent saw six trucks passing through the crossing from Turkey, carrying tents and hygiene products.

Border official Mazen Alloush said the delivery had been expected before Monday's quake.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly.

An aid convoy reached rebel-held northwestern Syria Thursday, the first since a devastating earthquake that has killed thousands, an official at the Bab al-Hawa border crossing told AFP.An AFP correspondent saw six trucks passing through the crossing from Turkey, carrying tents and hygiene products.Border official Mazen Alloush said the delivery had been expected before...