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cover of episode Syrian man draws on own upheaval to help Noto quake survivors

Syrian man draws on own upheaval to help Noto quake survivors

2024/11/12
logo of podcast In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

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People across the Noto Peninsula were slowly recovering from January's magnitude-7.5 earthquake when a second disaster struck―in September, record rain caused extensive flooding across the region. Thousands are still living in evacuation facilities and temporary housing, unsure when they can go home. For many, the ordeal has been made a little easier with the support of Syrian man Salim Mazen, who has been driven to help by his own experience of upheaval.