World Bank to provide $1.78 billion to Turkey for post-earthquake recovery

The World Bank on Thursday announced $1.78 billion in aid to Turkey to help with relief and recovery efforts after a massive earthquake struck the country and neighboring Syria, killing more than 20,000 people.

“We are providing immediate assistance and rapidly assessing the immediate and large-scale needs on the ground,” World Bank President David Malpass said in a statement.

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