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Macron urges Morocco to accept French aid as death toll nears 3,000

A military helicopter leaves the area in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Talat ne Yaaqoub, Morocco September 12, 2023. REUTERS - HANNAH MCKAY

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France.

“We are at your side today and tomorrow,” Macron said in a video post published on X, formerly Twitter. “France was shocked by what happened ... we are here and we are able to provide direct humanitarian aid.”

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