Morocco Earthquake: After the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing over 2,100 people, several foreign countries have offered aid and support to the country to tackle the situation. The deadliest earthquake of 6.8 magnitude Jolted Morocco late Friday night resulting in at least 2,122 fatalities and more than 2,400 injuries.
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Morocco Earthquake: Here's A List Of Countries That Offer Help
Spain
The Spanish military search and rescue unit with 56 officers and four sniffer dogs arrived in the country on Sunday. The move was taken after Spain received a formal request for help from Morocco, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said.
Moroccan village smashed by earthquake (Image Credits: Reuters)
United Kingdom
Britain said it was deploying 60 search and rescue specialists and 4 dogs on Sunday, as well as a four-person medical assessment team.
United States
To assess the situation in Morocco, the United States dispatched a small team of disaster experts to the country. The US official team reached Morocco on Sunday.
France
During a news conference at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, France said it is ready to help Morocco. "Moroccan authorities know exactly what can be delivered, the nature (of what can be delivered) and the timing... We are at their disposal. We did everything we could do...The second they request this aid, it will be deployed," Macron said as quoted by Reuters.
Deadly earthquake rocks Morocco on September 9 (Image Credits: Reuters)
Israel
Israel's Magen David Adom National Medical and Disaster Emergency Service said on Saturday that its head contacted the president of the Moroccan Red Crescent with an offer of help.
Algeria
Algeria, which broke its ties with Morocco two years ago, said it will offer its air space for humanitarian and medical flights to Morocco if the country asks for the help.
Kuwait
Kuwait's Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah directed the government to provide all necessary relief supplies for Morocco, the state news agency (KUNA) said on Saturday.
Oman
Oman also offered help to Morocco in this difficult time. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said of Oman ordered rescue teams and urgent relief and medical aid to be sent to Morocco, the Omani state news agency said on Sunday.
Algeria to allow Morocco flights after quake despite bad ties (Image Credits: Reuters)
Tunisia
To aid with search and rescue operations, Tunisia has put together a team that is awaiting authorisation from Morocco, according to a representative for the nation's civil protection office on Sunday.
Turkey
According to the AFAD disaster management organisation in Turkey, 265 humanitarian workers from AFAD, the Turkish Red Crescent, and other Turkish NGOs are prepared to go to the earthquake region if Morocco requests outside help.
Taiwan
On Saturday, Taiwan's fire department said it had put a team of 120 rescuers on standby to go to Morocco the moment they get instructions from Taiwan's foreign ministry.
(With Inputs From Reuters)
