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Calm returns to Syrian refugee camp in Jordan after deadly clash
http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-jordan-syria-refugee-camp-20140406,0,7541230.story
A clash between Syrian refugees and anti-riot police at a massive refugee camp in Jordan, shown above in a file photo, left one person dead and dozens injured.
Calm returns to Syrian refugee camp in Jordan after deadly clash
By Nabih Bulos
April 6, 2014, 9:08 a.m.
AMMAN, Jordan -- The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan was under heavy police presence and restricted access Sunday, a day after stone-throwing Syrian refugees clashed with anti-riot police, leaving one resident shot to death, according to official and media accounts.
On Saturday, Jordanian security forces used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of angry Zaatari residents. Video and still images posted on social media depicted smashed and smoldering tents, with blood-covered refugees shouting as they fled from the chaos.
Several residents and at least 28 police officers were injured in the melee.
The United Nations said there were “reports of shots fired,” but it was not clear who opened fire. Three refugees were hospitalized with gunshot wounds and one subsequently died, the U.N. said.
