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Jordan closes main Syria border crossing

Arab World Materials 25 March 2013 20:22 (UTC +04:00)
The main border crossing between Syria and Jordan was closed Monday because of "insecurity", Jordanian Information Minister Samih Maaytah told dpa, a day after rebels claimed control of the Syrian side, dpa reported.
Jordan closes main Syria border crossing

The main border crossing between Syria and Jordan was closed Monday because of "insecurity", Jordanian Information Minister Samih Maaytah told dpa, a day after rebels claimed control of the Syrian side.

Rebel sources said some regime elements remain at the crossing on the motorway from Damascus to Amman, and intermittent gunfire could be heard near the crossing.

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