"Devastating Earthquake Leaves Moroccans in Fear and Desperation"

More than 2,000 people have been killed and 1,404 critically injured after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, the deadliest in the country in six decades. Terrified Moroccans spent a second night in the streets as rescuers race against time to reach trapped victims in remote mountain villages near the epicenter. Historic Marrakech, a major tourist draw, suffered extensive damage, with many families staying out in the open. Scenes of destruction and despair have also played out in villages in the Atlas Mountains, where homes made from mud bricks crumbled onto residents. International aid and solidarity are crucial in the ongoing rescue and relief efforts.