"Morocco Earthquake: Survivors Left Stranded as Aid Falters and Hope Dwindles"

Hope of finding more survivors in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Morocco is fading as the death toll rises to over 2,900. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.8, has left towns and villages in the High Atlas Mountains in ruins, with mud-brick dwellings proving to be incredibly vulnerable. Rescue efforts have been hampered by the difficult terrain, limited access, and the closure of the crucial golden period for finding survivors. Survivors in remote areas have criticized the government for its lack of response, claiming that they were largely left to save themselves. Despite the government's insistence on swift intervention, many Moroccans have taken it upon themselves to provide aid and support to their compatriots.