A Portuguese Air Force plane early this Sunday airlifted 102 Portuguese citizens who were asking for help to leave Morocco after Friday’s earthquake. The plane, which took off from Lisbon late Saturday and was bound for Marrakesh, returned to Figo Maduro military airport early this morning. Among the 102 Portuguese gathered were two tourists, a father and daughter, who were injured in the earthquake. “When the plane arrived, they said there wasn’t enough room for everyone. We had to squeeze in a little tight to accommodate everyone. But everything went well. We are here, that’s what’s important,” said one of the passengers. “Despite the ups and downs on the ground, the withdrawal operation took place in an orderly and peaceful manner,” the MNE noted, adding that it was “in contact” with the Portuguese who remain in the worst-hit region. The ministry also confirmed Portugal’s readiness to send search and rescue teams or forensic teams, pending an official request from Moroccan authorities.
Moroccan expats worry about family and friends caught in quake zone
“I haven’t slept in the last few days because I’m worried about my family and friends who live in the earthquake zone,” he told the publication this Sunday. CM Moussin, 40, Moroccan expat, owner of a hair salon in Faro. “I only managed to talk to them on Saturday, but I’m still very concerned about what’s going on.” In Albufeira, Rashid Hamri, 46, an employee of Casa do Cerro, and Mosaab, 23, also said they were monitoring the situation. “My parents slept on the street for safety,” said Rashid, who thanked his country for “all the help.”
Thousands on the street
This Sunday, thousands of people spent their third night outdoors. Many have been left homeless and others are afraid to return to their homes due to the aftershocks. Limited help
Until this Sunday, the Moroccan government had only accepted aid offered by Spain, Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, despite several offers. 300 thousand victims
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300,000 people were directly affected by the earthquake and will require humanitarian assistance in the near future. Critical days
Caroline Holt, director of operations for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, said Sunday that “the next two or three days will be critical” in finding survivors. TAP strengthens flights
TAP has decided to extend the resumption of flights to Marrakesh and Casablanca until Monday as demand has increased due to the earthquake. The airline has doubled the number of available seats.
Some Portuguese tourists complained about the government’s “lack of response” to the repatriation flight organized by MNE. WELCOME HOMELESS PEOPLE
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Marrakech hotel, located in the most luxurious part of the city, was ready to welcome tourists left homeless by the earthquake.
This Sunday, thousands of people spent their third night outdoors. Many have been left homeless and others are afraid to return to their homes due to the aftershocks. Limited help
Until this Sunday, the Moroccan government had only accepted aid offered by Spain, Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, despite several offers. 300 thousand victims
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300,000 people were directly affected by the earthquake and will require humanitarian assistance in the near future. Critical days
Caroline Holt, director of operations for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, said Sunday that “the next two or three days will be critical” in finding survivors. TAP strengthens flights
TAP has decided to extend the resumption of flights to Marrakesh and Casablanca until Monday as demand has increased due to the earthquake. The airline has doubled the number of available seats.
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THE POPE PRAYS FOR THE VICTIMS
Pope Francis this Sunday demonstrated his solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in Morocco. “I pray for the wounded, for all the dead, and there were many, and for their families.”
Some Portuguese tourists complained about the government’s “lack of response” to the repatriation flight organized by MNE. WELCOME HOMELESS PEOPLE
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Marrakech hotel, located in the most luxurious part of the city, was ready to welcome tourists left homeless by the earthquake.
Author: Mariana Lopez
Source: CM Jornal
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