Jordan condemns attack on Kabul's hotel

Source: Xinhua| 2018-01-22 21:01:43|Editor: Lu Hui
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AMMAN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Monday condemned an attack on a hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul that resulted in the death and injury of tens of civilians.

Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani stressed Jordan's rejection of the attack and all crimes by terrorists.

He underlined the need for continued efforts and coordination at the international level to uproot terrorism at all levels.

He also voiced solidarity with Afghanistan.

At least 18 people were killed, including 14 foreign nationals, in the deadly attack on the Intercontinental hotel in Kabul. All the five attackers were also killed during gunfight with Afghan security forces. A 12-hour siege ended on Sunday.

Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack and said five attackers entered the hotel to target Afghan officials and foreigners.

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