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First thoughts on Gaza protests in Amman
Posted on January 9, 2009 by BC
It was a beautifult day in Amman today. Sunny skies with just a few clouds. Temperature hovering around 50 degrees F. A good day for a protest.
Some were calling today a day of “Rage” and westerners were warned to stay home. Protests were called for throughout the city to speak out against the situation in [...]
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Jordanians rally in support of Gaza
Posted on January 3, 2009 by BC
Here are a few way in which Jordanians have expressed their support of those suffering in Gaza:
Food and clothing drive – update: MommaBean reports that 25-30 tons were collected at the 7iber/Action Committee/Aramex aid drive near Cozmo the other day. 7iber also reports along with pictures of the sorting effort at the Aramex warehouse.
Blood drives
Sending [...]
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Jordan Collects Aid for Gaza
Posted on December 31, 2008 by BC
Humanitarian Aid Collected in Jordan
Cars jammed the street leading up to the Gaza relief drop-off point neat Cozmo in Amman, Jordan Tuesday night. Bumper-to-bumper traffic barely crept along, prompting some Good Samaritans to hop out and carry their boxes of food, clothes, and blankets the final dozens of meters. Police were on hand, including some [...]
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