Mr. Sabahattin's barbershop stands as a reminder of the devastation in Antioch following the February 6, 2023 earthquakes. Once a bustling area, much of the neighborhood has been reduced to rubble, with only a few clients visiting daily. Sabahattin continues to run his shop, grappling with the realities of life in a temporary container. About 500,000 people remain in makeshift shelters, struggling with cramped living conditions. Despite some progress in debris clearing and building demolition, reconstruction is slow, leaving residents feeling abandoned and hopeless. The community still faces significant challenges as they cope with loss and despair.
The 7.5 and 7.8 magnitude quakes flattened tens of thousands of buildings, claiming more than 60,000 lives across a region larger than Portugal, and home to over 15 million people.
We thought that after two years the situation would have improved, but it hasn't. We are surrounded by destruction, and that's how we feel too - destroyed inside.
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