The paucity of relief reaching earthquake victims in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war for years, has been criticized, as has the country’s ruling dictatorship.
Dozens of countries from around the world have hurried to give aid to Turkey and Syria after a terrible earthquake killed more than 25,000 people.
As search and rescue efforts continue among the rubble of cities, towns, and villages in both nations, the number of deaths is projected to grow considerably.
The paucity of relief reaching earthquake victims in Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war for years, has been criticized, as has the country’s ruling dictatorship.
Here is an overview of the international aid already pledged.
UK
The United Kingdom has dispatched 76 search and rescue experts with equipment and dogs, along with an emergency medical team, to Turkey.
In the coming days, it will also deploy a field hospital and a C-130 Hercules critical care air support team and aircraft.
The United Kingdom has also communicated with the United Nations about providing aid to victims in Syria, although efforts have been delayed by terrible road conditions at the solely available border.
US
According to the White House, the United States has sent two 79-person search and rescue teams to help Turkish officials.
Nearly 100 firemen and structural engineers from Los Angeles County, together with six specially trained dogs, are part of the response in Turkey.
The United States Agency for International Development has also pledged $85 million (£70 million) in humanitarian aid.
Italy
The Italian Civil Protection Agency has dispatched a firefighting crew from Pisa, and the country’s military has reported that transport flights are transporting medical supplies and troops to the affected region.
France
France has dispatched rescue teams consisting of 71 rescue workers and 65 firefighters to Turkey.
A high-capacity field hospital and 50,000 doses of diphtheria and tetanus vaccines are also provided.
The government is providing €500,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
France has given €12 million (£10.7 million) in emergency help for Syria in collaboration with non-governmental organizations.
Spain
Spain has dispatched two urban search and rescue teams with 85 men and a group of volunteer firefighters to Turkey.
EU
The European Union has dispatched search and rescue personnel to Turkey and activated the Copernicus satellite system to provide emergency mapping services.
Twenty EU members, along with Albania, Montenegro, and Serbia, have pledged a total of 31 search and rescue teams and five medical teams.
Brussels has stated that it is also willing to support Syria through its humanitarian assistance programs.
Russia
Russian rescue teams from the ministry of Emergency were scheduled to fly to Syria.
The Russian military in the nation has deployed 10 units totaling 300 personnel to assist with debris removal and the hunt for survivors.
In addition, they have established humanitarian aid distribution centers.
Russia has also welcomed Turkey’s offer of support.
Israel
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that he granted a request for humanitarian aid for Syria that was submitted by a diplomatic representative.
Israel and Syria have never had official relations and have fought multiple wars.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military dispatched 150 engineers, medical personnel, and other humanitarian workers to Turkey to give life-saving assistance.
Germany
Germany is sending emergency generators, tents, and blankets, and is prepared to establish camps with water purification equipment.
Additionally, it has volunteered to send teams from its civil protection organization to Turkey.
This week, International Search and Rescue Germany planned to transport dozens of doctors and rescue specialists to Turkey.
Austria
Austria has sent 84 soldiers from a military disaster relief unit, along with physicians, professional firefighters, and dog handlers, to Turkey.
Additionally, the government donated €3m (£2.7m) in relief.
Poland
Poland first provided Turkey with 76 firefighters and eight trained canines.
Later, the nation declared it would deploy 52 medical workers, a mobile aid station, and mine rescue personnel.
Greece
Greece has dispatched to Turkey a team of twenty-one rescuers, two rescue dogs, and a specialized rescue vehicle, as well as a structural engineer, five physicians, and seismic planning specialists via military transport aircraft.
Additionally, Athens committed tens of thousands of tents, beds, and blankets, along with medical equipment.
Romania
Two military aircraft will transport specialized troops and supplies from Romania to Turkey.
It has pledged to provide Syria with food and clothing.
Croatia
Croatia promised Turkey 40 employees, 10 dogs, rescue equipment, and vans.
Japan
Japan was to send some 75 rescue professionals to Turkey.
Republic of Korea
South Korea has sent a sixty-person search and rescue team and medical supplies to Turkey.
The government also states that it will provide an initial $5 million (£4.1 million) in humanitarian aid.
Pakistan
Pakistan has dispatched aid supplies and a 50-person rescue squad.
The administration pledged daily humanitarian flights to Turkey and Syria.
India
India has promised 100 search and rescue workers from its Natural Disaster Response Force, as well as specially trained dogs and a field hospital, to Turkey.
The region will also get medical teams with professional physicians, paramedics, and vital medications, according to the authorities.
Indonesia
The archipelago, which is frequently struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, has dispatched search and rescue teams to aid with relief efforts.
Switzerland
More than a hundred rescue workers, including army disaster experts, and fourteen search dogs were sent to Turkey.
