Rescuers Without Borders' founder, Arnaud Fraisse, told The Associated Press that "our role is not to find bodies." Moroccan officials have so far accepted government-offered aid from just four countries — Spain, Qatar, Britain and the United Arab Emirates. But Moroccan authorities frustrated some overseas rescuers who didn't want to deploy without official approval, which wasn't quickly forthcoming. She announced 5 million euros ($5.4 million) in emergency funds for Moroccan and international non-governmental groups rushing to help survivors. It prompted Morocco to change construction rules, but many buildings, especially rural homes, are not built to withstand such tremors.

Source: Libya Today September 11, 2023 15:23 UTC