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The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has risen to over 20,000.
The rescue operations, which were halted on Saturday after two unidentified groups clashed, resumed after the Turkish army intervened to provide protection, according to the BBC.
According to local media, nearly 50 people have been arrested for stealing food at gunpoint.
As food supplies dwindle, security is expected to deteriorate, according to a rescuer quoted by the BBC.
During a visit to the disaster zone, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: “We’ve declared a state of emergency and would use emergency powers to punish anyone breaking the law.”
Source:OCN
