Several Arab, African, and world leaders have sent to King Mohammed VI messages of condolences and solidarity following the deadly earthquake that hit the Kingdom on Friday, killing over 2,680 people and injuring over 2,500, according to latest updated death toll. Echoing his father, Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman offered condolences and voiced sympathy with the bereaved families and solidarity with the Moroccan King, people, and government. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said his country stands with the Moroccan people in this difficult time, praying the Almighty to preserve Morocco from any misfortune. King Abdellah II of Jordan voiced his country’s support for Morocco following the devastating earthquake. Pope Francis expressed on Sunday his “profound solidarity” with Morocco’s King and people following the 7-magnitude earthquake and offered prayers and solidarity for the victims of Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in more than six decades.

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2,100 confirmed dead, 2,000 injured in Morocco quake Morocco is in a 3-day period of mourning after the strongest earthquake to hit North Africa in more than a century struck the country on Friday. More than 2,100 people are confirmed dead, and at least another 2,000 have been injured.

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The crucial initial steps were rapidly put in place, enabling effective coordination among the various stakeholders on the ground. This proactive strategy led to a responsive and efficient response, emphasizing rigorous organization and harmonious coordination of relief efforts. The key objective was to ensure that any international assistance that would come into play would be well-organized and articulated to prevent confusion. In this context, Morocco integrated offers of assistance from Spain, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. The foreign groups arrived at the scene Sunday and started their deployment in coordination with Moroccan counterparts.

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Condolences poured from around the world after a massive earthquake killed over 2,000 people in the North African country of Morocco. The quake which caused heavy devastation in the country is now touted as the strongest earthquake that has hit Morocco in more than a century. What made the devastation even more drastic was the fact that the epicentre was not far from the historic city of Marrakech. In light of the earthquake, on Saturday morning, the Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan conducted an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. Aid groups from around the world have reached the African nation to take part in the rescue efforts.

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Emergency crews work, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz, Morocco, September 10, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The Red Cross Society of China will give the Moroccan Red Crescent $200,000 for emergency humanitarian assistance, Chinese state media reported on Monday, after a deadly earthquake struck the North African country late on Friday. The Chinese Red Cross said the donation will be used to help Morocco carry out rescue and disaster relief work, according to the China Daily. Chinese medical workers in Morocco have been actively helping victims, including during aftershocks, state broadcaster CGTN reported. Video in Chinese state media showed a Chinese doctor holding a baby delivered right after the 6.8 earthquake hit the region, killing more than 2,100.

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