Haiti earthquake death toll surpasses 300
By DW
22 August 2021 |
7:57 am
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck Haiti, leaving hundreds dead and more than 1,800 injured. Rescue efforts are ongoing and caretaker Prime Minister Ariel Henry says the demand for aid will be "enormous."
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