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Syrian Arab Red Crescent distributes aid in Rukban in November 2018, one of the few times the camp's thousands of residents have received assistance. EPA
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This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows Rukban Syrian refugee encampment on the Jordan-Syria border. AP
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The daily drudgery of water collection at Rukban. AP
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Aid arrives for Rukban camp refugees
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Community leaders distribute paltry food and aid supplies at the Rukban camp. AP
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Syrian Arab Red Crescent distributes aid in Rukban in November 2018, one of the few times the camp's thousands of residents have received assistance. EPA
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This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows Rukban Syrian refugee encampment on the Jordan-Syria border. AP
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The daily drudgery of water collection at Rukban. AP
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Aid arrives for Rukban camp refugees
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Community leaders distribute paltry food and aid supplies at the Rukban camp. AP
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Syrian Arab Red Crescent distributes aid in Rukban in November 2018, one of the few times the camp's thousands of residents have received assistance. EPA