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THE RACE - ISSUE 2
At least 28 dead in Algerian quake
The official death toll in a strong earthquake that rocked western Algeria
rose to 28 people on Thursday (Dec 23) as rescue workers sifted through the
rubble of several collapsed historic buildings. A statement carried by
state-run radio said at least 181 people were injured after the quake,
measuring a magnitude of 5.8, shook several western provinces of the North
African country at 6:37 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec 22).
Officials and medical sources said most of the casualties were in Ain Temouchant,
a town with a population of 56,000, some 70 kilometers (45 miles) west of the
Mediterranean city of Oran.
State radio said the earthquake's epicenter was in the Tissalat Mountains
where Ain Temouchant is located. "I saw several collapsed buildings, including
three schools which were completely demolished," said schoolteacher Amina Kali.
"Scores of families have been left homeless and spent the night outside in
freezing temperatures."
Please, pray for the people affected by the earthquake. Pray that in the midst
of this tragedy they will be confronted with their need of salvation. Pray that
Christian workers will have opportunity to show God's love and mercy through
this time.
Thank you,
The Algerian Arab Team
therace@therace.ws
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