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Lauren Harte

Syrian family living in Northern Ireland lose over 20 relatives in Turkey earthquake disaster

Members of a Syrian family living in Northern Ireland are mourning the loss of over 20 members of their family in the Turkey earthquake.

Mohamed Salaho, 18, his parents, Amal Jerad, 55, and Thaer, 57, and sister Baraa, 20, have been watching the events unfold over recent days from their home in Dunmurry.

The family, who are originally from Idlib in northwestern Syria but have lived here for the past six years, are now trying to process what has happened to their loved ones.

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