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# LIVE- The 17th day of the earthquake: Still going on
- URL: https://www.botantimes.com/live-the-17th-day-of-the-earthquake-still-going-on/
- Published: 2023-02-22T08:51:52.000Z
- Updated: 2023-02-22T08:51:52.000Z
- Author: Gulistan Korban
- Tags: English, erdhêj, #Migrated-1779046941970, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-05-17 22:43

The death toll reached 42 thousand 310.

AFAD announced that a total of 448,18 people were evacuated in Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, and Elazig.

## Layoff of workers was banned

> President Recep Tayyip Erdogan notified that the layoff of workers was banned in 10 provinces.

## Interior Minister Soylu: Aiding for ware will be provided in the earthquake zone

> Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu stated that it is forbidden to enter the houses that have suffered damage from the earthquake.  
>  
> Soylu said, "both AFAD and the Ministry of Family and Social Services will give goods to those families."

## The opposition gave reaction to Erdogan's words

> President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used the words "immoral, dishonorable" to criticize the lack of aid.  
>  
> In response to Erdoğan's words, the opposition said, "Don't talk anymore, step own."

**This news was translated by Yonca Sarsilmaz**