Egyptian workers urged to rectify status

By JT - May 06,2014 - Last updated at May 06,2014

AMMAN — Egyptian Ambassador in Amman Khaled Tharwat on Tuesday called on Egyptian workers in Jordan to rectify their status before May 15, the end of the grace period set by the government, to avoid deportation.

In an embassy statement, Tharwat voiced understanding of the government’s measures to regulate the local market and take the necessary measures against illegal guest workers.

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