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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Saudi Arabia donates $25m to rebuild Nahr El-Bared refugee camp
2009-05-06
The refugee camp witnessed growling battles in 2007 between the Lebanese Army and the Fatah Al-Islam militants
The Saudi Fund for Development had donated USD 25 million to UNRWA to help rebuild Nahr El-Bared refugee camp in northern Lebanon, said a statement on Tuesday. The deal was signed by the fund's Deputy Treasurer Yousif Al-Bassam and UNRWA Director General Karen AbuZayd.

Al-Bassam told the press after signing the deal that the donation would help bring back 500 displaced families to the camp. On her part, Abuzayd lauded the Saudi donation for the rebuild of the camp, saying that Saudi Arabia was always on the front in terms of helping the needy.

The refugee camp witnessed growling battles in 2007 between the Lebanese Army and the Fatah Al-Islam militants which led the deaths and injuries of many.
The rebuilding budget for the camp was estimated at USD 450 million.
Posted by:Seafarious

#1  As good a way as any to throw away their money.
Posted by: trailing wife   2009-05-06 22:40  

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