Earthquake In Morocco / When earthquake wreaked havoc in Morocco - 628 deaths and devastation everywhere.

Earthquake In Morocco: A strong earthquake struck the African country Morocco late Friday night. An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude caused huge devastation. About 300 people have died. Hundreds of houses are buried under debris. Rescue operation is going on. People are being thrown out. The epicenter of the earthquake was said to be 71 kilometers away from Marrakesh city of Morocco. This is not the first incident of earthquake in Morocco. The devastation caused by the earthquake in 2004 in Morocco was recorded in history.

19 years ago, 628 people lost their lives in the earthquake that occurred in Al Hoceima, Morocco. 926 were injured. Hundreds became homeless. The government was accused of not helping. Demonstrations took place where the earthquake occurred.

Anger and protests among people amid the devastation

The situation was so bad that amidst the devastation the local people were forced to demonstrate on the streets. Foreign aid workers who arrived in Morocco to help also criticized the government for its negligence in providing relief to them. In that incident, the Moroccan government confirmed that 571 people were killed and more than 400 people were injured, although the figure was much higher. After the search was over, European rescuers started providing help to the people.

The news that came after the devastation caused by the earthquake made headlines at the international level. The local people were angry. Were protesting against the government. He said that no help was being received from the government. Even where help was available, it was not proving sufficient.

Amidst foreign help, the anger of the local people towards the government was not ending. Hundreds of angry people expressed their displeasure towards the government on the streets of Imzoren city, which was badly affected by the earthquake.

Not even an ambulance

The protesters said that help is being received from many countries including France, Spain and America, but where is our government. How much is Morocco able to help its people? After one earthquake, there have been two more tremors. Government people know that this area is in an earthquake prone area, yet there is not even an ambulance here.

The worsening situation after the earthquake in Morocco made international headlines and the government was also criticized. Now once again an earthquake has caused devastation in Morocco.

Campaign started for help

To help the people of Morocco, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies had jointly started a campaign for funding. This campaign was launched to collect funding of 2.3 billion dollars. The goal of the funding was to provide tents, blankets, heaters, mats and food for the victims.