Accusations against him, regarding her reaction Turkey on a double destroyer earthquake that hit the country, he tried to repel Tayyip Erdoganwith his statements from the affected areas he visited.

“The time has come for unity, solidarity. At a time like this, I cannot deal with people who carry out negative campaigns for political interests,” he told reporters upon his arrival in the southern province. Hatay.

He stressed that “it was impossible to prepare for such a disaster,” but the government will speed up the removal of rubble and the construction of houses.

He added that groups from 18 countries.

Death toll in Turkey rises to 9057he added.

Crescendo of criticism

Criticism of Turkey’s response to the quake intensified on Wednesday, with opposition and people in the disaster area accusing the government of belated and inadequate relief efforts.

Anger escalated when President Erdogan, who faces elections in three months, visited the affected area for the first time and acknowledged some problems with the initial response.

“Where is the state? Where was he for two days? Please them. Let’s do this, we can get them out,” she said. Sabiha Alinak.

Reuters