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To: mistermj who wrote (5125)	3/8/2003 4:16:09 PM
From: lorne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15987

U.N. Orders Jordan Staff Families Out By Associated Press March 7, 2003, 11:24 PM EST UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations on Friday ordered the dependents of its international staff members in Jordan to leave the country for security reasons. There was no immediate explanation of the concerns but Jordan borders Iraq and could be affected by a large influx of refugees in the event of a war. A cable from U.N. Security Coordinator Ton Myat, obtained by The Associated Press, said U.N. officials had made the decision "in view of the prevailing security situation in Jordan." Jordan is also adjacent to the West Bank and there are also concerns that an Iraqi conflict could lead to greater unrest among Palestinians. Last month, the United Nations reduced its humanitarian staff in Iraq to simplify an evacuation in case of military action. newsday.com