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- The disaster has killed more than 2,100 people 鈥� a number that is expected to rise
- Saudi team will participate in humanitarian work for affectees and rescue survivors
RIYADH: Under directives issued on Sunday by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) will operate an air bridge to provide relief aid to Morocco following a deadly earthquake in the country, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah confirmed that the assistance provided comes out of the keenness of the king and crown prince to stand by and support those affected by Friday's 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
The disaster has killed more than 2,100 people 鈥� a number that is expected to rise.
Al-Rabeeah said a Saudi search and rescue team from the General Directorate of Civil Defense and teams from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, led by KSrelief, will be sent to participate in relief and humanitarian work for those affected and rescue any survivors.
He added that the gesture was 鈥渁n extension of the humanitarian role played by the Kingdom of 抖阴短视频 in standing with those affected and in need around the world in various crises and tribulations,鈥� SPA added.