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Australia promises additional $8m aid to Türkiye, Syria to protect 'most vulnerable' after earthquakes

An Australian search-and-rescue team was sent soon after the first earthquake.  (DFAT: Nathan Fulton)

Australia will send an additional $8 million in aid to Türkiye and Syria, taking its total contribution to the earthquake-hit countries to $18 million.

In a statement, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said the funding would provide lifesaving assistance, focusing on "protecting those made most vulnerable" as well as supporting ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.

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