France Awaits Request from Morocco for Assistance After Earthquake

French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre announced today, Sunday, that "France is ready to assist Morocco after a powerful earthquake occurred late Friday, resulting in the death of over two thousand people, and that it is awaiting an official request for help." She confirmed to the "BFM" television channel that "our embassy in Morocco is on high alert... matters are under the control of the Moroccan authorities today... and an assessment of the situation is underway... at this stage, Morocco has not requested assistance." French President Emmanuel Macron was among the world leaders who offered assistance to Morocco.