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More than 47,000 people have reportedly been killed by the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria several weeks ago while close to a million people have to live in tents and containers as a result of the catastrophe.

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In Thursday's EuroLeague match against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul will wear a different jersey and shorts combination than usual.

The club from Turkey will sport an all-black attire in honor of the victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake, which struck Turkey and Syria several weeks ago,

More than 47,000 people have been killed in the two countries. To make the situation worse, two more earthquakes hit the region just this week.

CNN reports that close to a million people are forced to live in tents and containers as a result of the catastrophe.

The Turkish basketball cup has been postponed indefinitely while the EuroLeague's last-round matches of the Turkish teams were postponed as well.

Trying to help the relief organizations, several notable players have auctioned off their signed jerseys. The operation was led by Fenerbahec's Melih Mahmutoglu.

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