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title: "In images: Friday prayer at a shelter tent camp in Turkey"
description: "Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world."
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# In images: Friday prayer at a shelter tent camp in Turkey

> Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 18 February 2023, 00:22 SAST

## Key points
- This week saw a range of events from across the world. In Turkey and Syria, two major earthquakes left thousands injured and 44,000 dead. In Russia, President Putin signed into law the annexation of self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson. Vienna held its traditional 65th Opera Ball while in Sydney, Australia, The Rocky Horror Show marked its 50th anniversary. Protests took place in Nablus against Israel's settlements on lands of Kafr Qaddum village while in London Fashion Week presented Fall/Winter 2023/24 collections. Madrid Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcased Isabel Sanchis' designs while Edward Crutchley was presented at London Fashion Week. Finally, Kosovo marked 15 years since proclaiming independence from Serbia and biathletes competed at IBU Biathlon World Championships in Oberhof, Germany.

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![epaselect epa10472535 People attend the Friday prayer at a shelter tent camp after a powerful earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 17 February 2023. Almost 44,000 people have died and thousands more are injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region.  EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ik4C703cv-1poU8dx8NRbJ6txr4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2lhi11308492.jpg)

*People attend the Friday prayer at a shelter tent camp after a powerful earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 17 February 2023. Almost 44,000 people have died and thousands more are injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK*

![epaselect epa10472669 Family photos are placed at the site of collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 17 February 2023. Almost 44,000 people have died and thousands more are injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region.  EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/0a5iOFxDgYNSaBGOJd46cI3BURo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4lkh11308803.jpg)

*Family photos are placed at the site of collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 17 February 2023. Almost 44,000 people have died and thousands more are injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK*

![epa10472898 A woman looks at a map displaying Donetsk  as Russian territory and shifting the Russian borders to include the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson, in a bookstore in Moscow, Russia, 17 February 2023. Russian President Putin in October 2022 signed into law the annexation of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson. On 24 February 2022 Russian troops entered the Ukrainian territory in what the Russian president declared to be a 'Special Military Operation', starting an armed conflict that left thousands dead and millions displaced.  EPA-EFE/SERGEI ILNITSKY](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZxUSKt2huVdFk3s_xN6sT56BhjI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3lkh11308695.jpg)

*A woman looks at a map displaying Donetsk as Russian territory and shifting the Russian borders to include the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson, in a bookstore in Moscow, Russia, 17 February 2023. Russian President Putin in October 2022 signed into law the annexation of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson. EPA-EFE/SERGEI ILNITSKY*

![epaselect epa10471951 Debutants dance a waltz during the opening ceremony of the traditional 65th Vienna Opera Ball at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera) in Vienna, Austria, 16 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/_4G85Zp3BhL2QvQaXPnZaYuRE3U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5ho11307742.jpg)

*Debutants dance the waltz during the opening ceremony of the traditional 65th Vienna Opera Ball at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera) in Vienna, Austria, 16 February 2023. EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA*

![epa10473043 A Palestinian protester seeks cover from tear gas fired by Israeli troops during clashes after a demonstration against Israel's settlements on the lands of Kafr Qaddum village, near the West Bank city of Nablus, 17 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/ALAA BADARNEH](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/IHLNpk_GuTNAM4mSvbzaTD-TzOQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5lj11308849.jpg)

*A Palestinian protester seeks cover from tear gas fired by Israeli troops during clashes after a demonstration against Israel's settlements on the lands of Kafr Qaddum village, near the West Bank city of Nablus, 17 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ALAA BADARNEH*

![epaselect epa10472051 Jason Donovan, playing the character of Frank N Furter, poses for a photograph during a media preview of the The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th anniversary, at the Theatre Royal Sydney, in Sydney, Australia, 17 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/BIANCA DE MARCHI  AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7ObHCyZfA2X6TZFH4vEG3UYyWXM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/6jl11307848.jpg)

*Jason Donovan, playing the character of Frank N Furter, poses for a photograph during a media preview of The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th anniversary, at the Theatre Royal Sydney, in Sydney, Australia, 17 February 2023. EPA-EFE/BIANCA DE MARCHI*

![epaselect epa10472294 A model presents a creation by Irish-American designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, 17 February 2023. The London Fashion Week runs from 17 to 21 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qFMS2JQWrwUV9dzODVa6Fve3bro=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/7j11308175.jpg)

*A model presents a creation by Irish-American designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, 17 February 2023. The London Fashion Week runs from 17 to 21 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN*

![epaselect epa10472742 Models present creations by Isabel Sanchis during the Madrid Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, 17 February 2023. The MBFW Madrid presents Fall/Winter 2023/24 collections until 19 February.  EPA-EFE/J. J. Guillen](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/V8St833QDI6bOKE5alKi3K6nrww=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8pi11308805.jpg)

*Models present creations by Isabel Sanchis during the Madrid Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, 17 February 2023. The MBFW Madrid presents Fall/Winter 2023/24 collections until 19 February. EPA-EFE/J. J. Guillen*

![epa10473087 A model presents designs by Edward Crutchley during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, 17 February 2023. The London Fashion Week runs from 17 to 21 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/V5O_fXVYi3UgdB1OkIkaW9OLLr0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/9pi11308893.jpg)

*A model presents designs by Edward Crutchley during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, 17 February 2023. The London Fashion Week runs from 17 to 21 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN*

![epaselect epa10472558 A picture of former President of Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova (L) is seen on a residential building in Pristina, Kosovo, 17 February 2023. Kosovo is marking 15 years since proclaiming independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008.  EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bR6Hb6PmqzeMv3whweEQu3NFqTk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10alkbh11308801.jpg)

*A picture of former President of Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova (L) is seen on a residential building in Pristina, Kosovo, 17 February 2023. Kosovo is marking 15 years since proclaiming independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008. EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI*

![epa10472974 A biathlete in action during a women’s training session of the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Oberhof, Germany, 17 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jg3VJjEJ84lbAtTP52185ucxRRk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/11lkh308771.jpg)

*A biathlete in action during a women’s training session of the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Oberhof, Germany, 17 February 2023. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK*

![epaselect epa10472694 Alex Finatzer of Italy falls during the second run in the Men's Giant Slalom event at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Courchevel, France, 17 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OEGYJ_t_cEJGBztZlFhJOhOt08U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12lkh11308802.jpg)

*Alex Finatzer of Italy falls during the second run in the Men's Giant Slalom event at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Courchevel, France, 17 February 2023. EPA-EFE/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT*

![epaselect epa10472724 Drama school students and actors perform "The Funeral of Art" as they march through the city center during a protest in Athens, Greece, 17 February 2023. Perfoming arts students and actors marched though the city center to protest against the government's policy on the arts sector and to demand the withdrawal of a presidential decree that classes the educational qualifications of all artists as non-university level.  EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GZKhVBbRSBEyds-yweL_51TWfF0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/11308799.jpg)

*Drama school students and actors perform "The Funeral of Art" as they march through the city center during a protest in Athens, Greece, 17 February 2023. Performing arts students and actors marched through the city center to protest against the government's policy on the arts sector and to demand the withdrawal of a presidential decree that classes the educational qualifications of all artists as a non-university level. EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU DM/ ML*