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Written byAmira Al Hussaini
Posted 21 November 2006 4:38 GMT

The abuse of domestic maids is on the rise in Jordan, reports Black Iris.
So far 10 maids have committed suicide this year in the country which has about 38,000 registered maids from abroad in addition to 60,000 illegal domestic workers.

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