By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has confirmed that no Gambia living in Turkey is affected by the earthquake that recently hit the southern part of that country.
“Following the recent earthquake in Southern Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and Egypt the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the general public that as of today, 8 February 2023, no Gambian national is killed or injured,” the ministry said in a press release on Wednesday.
The ministry however said the Gambian embassy in Ankara, Turkey has information that three Gambians were in the earthquake zone, but they are all safe.
“Information available to us through our Embassy in Ankara indicates that the three (3) Gambians that were in the earthquake zone are all safe and accounted for. As for Syria, Lebanon, and other countries, the Ministry is yet to receive information from these countries regarding Gambians,” they said.
The ministry also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of the Government and People of the Gambia
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Government and People of The Gambia, expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured in the tragic calamities.”