In recent days, several pages on the social networks of the wilaya of Médéa have massively relayed a video of an Algerian family residing in Syria. Indeed, through this video the Algerian family appealed for help to the Algerian authorities. In detail, the mother and her three children spoke about their difficult situation in Syria. And this, since the outbreak of the war in Syria.
It should also be noted that this Algerian family from Médéa was affected by the two earthquakes which shook Syria on February 6, 2023. Since the family is settled in a town near the Turkish border. Indeed, the mother has made it known that her surname is Kabbache. According to her, she is from the commune Chellalat El Adhaoura, wilaya of Médéa.
Indeed, the mother and her 3 three children settled in Syria for almost 12 years. However, because of the war in the country, the family members were unable to return to Algeria. Those who were unable to obtain their passports. Thus, they have remained in Syria so far.
Algerian family is homeless
Following the two earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey, the Algerian family unfortunately found itself homeless. Currently, the mother and her children are using a tent for shelter. In this wake, it should be noted that Fatiha Kebbache is a mother of three children, including a 14-year-old girl. As well as two boys aged 13 and 9.
In addition, it should be recalled that on February 6, 2023, two deadly earthquakes shook Turkey and Syria. Indeed, these two earthquakes were of a magnitude that exceeded 7 degrees on the Richter scale. As a result, several deaths, injuries and disappearances have been recorded. In particular, 46,456 deaths and 114,926 injuries. As well as 6,589 buildings destroyed. Indeed, there is talk of US$50–85 billion in material damage.
