"Aftermath of Turkey's Earthquake: A Year of Shelter, Grief, and Hope"

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A year after a devastating earthquake in Turkey, hundreds of thousands of people remain in temporary shelters as the government's promises of new housing have yet to materialize. Despite President Erdogan's pledge to rebuild damaged cities and rehouse the displaced, the reconstruction effort has fallen short, leaving many in unsafe living conditions. Critics raise concerns about the pace and quality of the reconstruction, while also calling for accountability for officials who approved unsafe construction practices.
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