What's happened
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco's Atlas Mountains has left thousands dead and many more homeless.
Why it matters
The earthquake has caused widespread devastation, with thousands dead and many more homeless, requiring urgent aid and support.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports on the harrowing experience of a woman in labor during the earthquake, while The Independent highlights the challenges faced by remote villages in receiving aid. France 24 and AP News provide details on the ongoing search and rescue efforts, as well as the struggles faced by survivors in the aftermath of the disaster.
How we got here
The earthquake struck the remote valleys of the High Atlas, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with many villages left completely destroyed.
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Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, with land borders with Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to th
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The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb. It separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. It stretches around 2,500 km through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The range's highest peak is Toubkal, which is in cen