Earthquake judgment: Türkiye condemned those responsible for school team tragedy

Earthquake judgment: Türkiye condemned those responsible for school team tragedy

In the province of Adiyaman, Turkey, a judgment was recently made against four hotel operators that were convicted in connection with the devastating earthquake of February 6, 2023. According to the reports from the Anadolu news agency, they received prison terms between eight and 17 years. This earthquake had tragic consequences, including the death of 53,000 people in Turkey, while around 38,900 buildings fully collapsed. A particularly tragic aspect was the loss of 26 members of a school volleyball team from northern Cyprus who were in a hotel at the time of the earthquake to take part in a tournament. The Northern Cypriot Government has announced that it wants to appeal to act against the judgment.

The disaster occurred in a region that is already known for its susceptibility to earthquakes, especially in the province of Hatay and its capital Antkya. Criticism came up aloud because many of the Turkish government accused of failing to protect disasters and tolerated construction defects. These allegations illustrate the need for better preparation for such natural disasters.

earthquake facts and provincial information

The earthquake in Adiyaman, one of the provinces of a variety of ethnicity, including a Kurdish population, left massive destruction. The mountain Nemrut, an important landmark, characterizes the mountain landscape of this region, while the Ataturk reservoir, the most water-rich reservoir in Türkiye, is nearby. The province not only has a geological challenge, but also a rich history that is closely linked to Greek mythology. In view of the recent events, the need for improvements in construction quality and disaster will be more urgent than ever to prevent future tragedies, as the situation of the province concerned shows that was severely affected by these devastating earthquakes.