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Haiti and Dominican Republic border aid work activities after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on January 12th leaving thousands dead and injured. Jimani, Dominican Republic. 16/01/2010.

Haiti and Dominican Republic border activities after Earthquake

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Haiti and Dominican Republic border activities after Earthquake

DMTX. Haiti and Dominican Republic border aid work activities after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on January 12th leaving thousands dead and...

by Juan Fach in Dominican Republic on 16/01/2010

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