The Aftershock in Turkey | VPRO Documentary

Bram Vermeulen travels to southern Turkey to investigate the aftershock of the earthquake in early February. What are the long-term effects of the quake on residents, cities and Turkish politics now that the dust has settled?
The Turkish government is clearing debris at a furious pace to put the disaster behind it as soon as possible. Elections are just around the corner. Construction companies are experiencing golden times.
For residents, it's all moving too fast. 'Frontline' follows Turkish-Dutch writer Meltem Halaceli who has traveled to the area from Hengelo, The Netherlands. Her family has become homeless and she hopes to help them find housing.
House prices have doubled, real estate agents are earning from the huge influx of house seekers, but no one believes their sales pitches anymore.
The earthquake has triggered a veritable movement of people. Turkish earthquake victims, as well as the four million refugees from the Syrian civil war who were sheltered in Turkey, are all seeking new homes.
The earthquake caused a rift in Turkey's 12 years of hospitality to their neighbors. At the same time, there are grave concerns about what is now happening to the ancient city of Antakya. The city was home not only to Meltem's parents and grandparents but also to Jews, Christians, Alevis and Arabs.
The devastated south of Turkey after the earthquake is a landscape of lies, where distrust reigns.
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[@cemalgok4950]

I am from Hatay Antakya I cried while watching this documentary, but thanks for sharing other's should watch and take lessons

[@bobbybannerjee5156]

I was in that country when the event took place, and not very far from the epicenter either. The country looks first world, but as this documentary shows, operates like the third world. Most of those who died from the event didn't die from falling concrete but from being stuck underneath the rubble in the cold. They froze to death. That only happens in the third world.

[@rasaltpeso1466]

Bram Vermuelen❤

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

Even after quake, Perverted capitalism reigns, Truly heartbreaking. As a Leb-American i feel so lucky for the material things i have,, though not happy culturally ( As a mid-east and an orphan i always feel like an outsider)

[@cristianmorar5558]

Their money are in Bayraktar, Aselsan, Roketsan and others !

[@beickus]

good to see you back in turkey, remember you were banned - guess in disaster they relented

[@CHUCKBALLER2024]

how many bitcoin keys trapped in building . rip people

[@SUNNYDAY-if8yo]

Lol look at these people who say interest is haram 😂😂😂😂

[@MehmetTEMEL123]

faults of the current regime, thank you erdogan thank you akp. Anybody cant destroy this awesome country.