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Selin Girit

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Senior Journalist @BBC | Covering Turkey, ME and beyond @BBCWorldService | Previously BBC Turkey Bilingual Correspondent

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Official death toll is now 1498 people. I’m driving from Istanbul to the quake stricken areas w/ colleagues in stormy weather as most flights are cancelled and can’t help but think of the hundreds trapped under the rubble in such extreme cold #turkey #quake

Official death toll is now 1498 people. I’m driving from Istanbul to the quake stricken areas w/ colleagues in stormy weather as most flights are cancelled and can’t help but think of the hundreds trapped under the rubble in such extreme cold #turkey #quake

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This week, #BBCGlobalEye reports from Turkey — a country at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, where geography shapes power and politics. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long positioned Turkey as a global bridge, able to mediate between rivals. But in a rapidly changing world, can Turkey hold on to that role? Watch full programme here:

This week, #BBCGlobalEye reports from Turkey — a country at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, where geography shapes power and politics. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long positioned Turkey as a global bridge, able to mediate between rivals. But in a rapidly changing world, can Turkey hold on to that role? Watch full programme here:

33,776 views • 3 months ago

For BBC Panorama we followed an overnight rescue mission in #Antakya led by Burak Akkurt. It was a relentless effort requiring extreme emotional strength. Full investigation into #Turkey and Syria quake and its immediate aftermath tonight on BBC One at 8pm

For BBC Panorama we followed an overnight rescue mission in #Antakya led by Burak Akkurt. It was a relentless effort requiring extreme emotional strength. Full investigation into #Turkey and Syria quake and its immediate aftermath tonight on BBC One at 8pm

39,885 views • 3 years ago

Turkey holds its breath for moments like this. This little girl, Umay, was saved by Istanbul municipality firefighters after spending hours under the rubble in #Hatay. Just look at the face of the rescuer at the end, the joy of saving a life. May there be many more saved! #quake

Turkey holds its breath for moments like this. This little girl, Umay, was saved by Istanbul municipality firefighters after spending hours under the rubble in #Hatay. Just look at the face of the rescuer at the end, the joy of saving a life. May there be many more saved! #quake

14,228 views • 3 years ago

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