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AMMAN, May 5 (KUNA) -- 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. (end)
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