The first phase of applying on the online platform, launched by the government to allow Jordanians abroad to apply for returning back home, has ended today at 10:00 am.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the processing of the applications will start according to the stated guidelines, instructions and conditions, and will end before Thursday.

"Countries from which the flights are conducted will be determined according to the circumstances of the country and the number of students located there," the Ministry said.

The online platform received a total of 23,000 applications by the end of Monday evening.

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