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King tours Baqaa refugee camp

His Majesty King Abdullah waves to crowds lining the streets of Baqaa refugee camp, north Amman, on Saturday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah waves to crowds lining the streets of Baqaa refugee camp, north Amman, on Saturday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday toured the Baqaa refugee camp and instructed authorities to upgrade services provided to residents.


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