TRNC Presidency Hosts 1st Earthquake Conference on Building Safe Cities
Ruşen Yücesoylu Karakaya, the President of the Champion Angels Association, has made a passionate plea for the construction of solid structures and safe cities that prioritize human life in Turkey. Speaking at the 1st TRNC Presidential Earthquake Conference, Karakaya emphasized the need for radical changes in building safety, control mechanisms, and education to prevent future disasters.
Karakaya recounted the tragic loss of lives in the collapse of the Grand Isias Hotel, where 72 lives were lost in just 17 seconds. He stressed the importance of holding those responsible accountable and fighting for justice to ensure that such negligence does not happen again.
The struggle for justice, according to Karakaya, is not just for the Champion Angels but for society as a whole. He called for a unified effort to prevent future tragedies and to prioritize human life above all else.
Karakaya urged attendees of the conference to remember the pain of past disasters and to work towards creating a safer future for all. He emphasized the importance of science and justice in building solid structures and safe cities.
President of the Presidential Earthquake Committee, Professor Cavit Atalar, also spoke at the conference, highlighting the need for preventative measures in earthquake-prone regions. He thanked all organizations involved in organizing the conference and expressed hope for better disaster preparedness in the future.
Overall, the conference served as a platform for discussing the importance of building safety, accountability, and justice in the wake of tragic disasters. It also emphasized the need for continued education and awareness to prevent future calamities.
