"Recovery and Resilience: Reflections on Earthquake Anniversaries"

A year after a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria, survivors are still struggling as efforts to rebuild and hold accountable those responsible for shoddy construction proceed slowly. Thousands gathered to mark the anniversary, expressing anger towards the government and building contractors. President Erdogan's promise to build new homes within a year remains only partly fulfilled, leaving many displaced and grieving for lost loved ones while dealing with long-term injuries.