Sydney man dies in Turkish disaster zone

Syrian refugee Patil Hagob is in regular contact with people in the disaster zone (SBS).jpg

Syrian refugee Patil Hagob is in regular contact with people in the disaster zone Source: SBS News

A Sydney man has become the first Australian to die following the earthquake in Turkey. Back home, the agonising wait for news of loved ones is still being felt by both the Turkish and Syrian communities


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