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MIDEAST: They Do Not Exist, And That Is Official

ipsnews.net » 2007 » December » 24th » MIDEAST: They Do Not Exist, And That Is Official

BEIRUT, Dec 24 (IPS) - In the maze of dirty streets that spreads from Beirut's revamped Sport City to the shabby Halabi quarters, 20,000 refugees are clustered in what is known as the Bourj al-Barajneh Palestinian camp. In a town plagued by poverty, many families live in complete destitution … Continue Reading »

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