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Jordan condemns Kabul terrorist attack

Xinhua,January 28, 2018 Adjust font size:

AMMAN, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan has condemned the terrorist attack that hit Afghanistan's capital Kabul, killing of tens of civilians, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

In a cable to Afghani President Mohammad Ghani, the Jordanian leader voiced condolences over the death of the innocent civilians.

The King said he strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attacks, stressing on Jordan's solidarity with Afghanistan and support to its efforts to uproot terrorism and preserve its stability and security.

Death toll from an explosive-laden ambulance detonated by a terrorist in Kabul on Saturday rose to 95, with 158 others wounded.

Taliban claimed the attack in a message on the social network Telegram. Enditem

 

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