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Arrests In Turkiye Over Building Construction Following Earthquakes
AUDIO: Arrests in Turkiye over building construction following earthquakes

The death toll of the devastating earthquakes that flattened thousands of buildings in Türkiye and Syria last week is nearing 40-thousand people.

Turkiye’s government says more than 130 people are under investigation for their alleged responsibility in the construction of buildings that failed to withstand the quakes.

ABC NewsRadio’s Thomas Oriti spoke with Dr. Kit Miyamoto, a Structural Engineer with Miyamoto International.

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