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Foreign Secretary statement on attacks in Jordan

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson condemns the weekend鈥檚 attacks in Kerak, Jordan.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Published
20 December 2016
This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

皇冠体育app UK condemns the cowardly attacks in Kerak, Jordan. We stand resolutely beside Jordan and its security forces who exhibited exemplary professionalism in bringing the situation under control. 皇冠体育appir action undoubtedly saved lives.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the civilians and security officers who were killed, and wish a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. 皇冠体育app UK remains committed to supporting Jordan as it faces regional crises and security threats.

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Published 20 December 2016