Jordan condemns Syria's carnage

Home Editor's Choice Jordan condemns Syria's carnage 22-08-2013 07:42 PM Ammon News - AMMAN Jordan on Thursday condemned as heinous massacre the killing of hundreds of innocent Syrians in the Damascus region of Eastern Ghouta and said any use of chemical weapons would have gross implications on the Kingdom's national security. Jordan is deeply concerned over the use of chemical weapons which is tantamount to an utter violation of international law, said State Minister for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani. The minister, who is also government spokesperson, called for an investigation into the grave carnage which claimed the lives of more than 1,300 people, mostly children. Jordan is significantly harmed by the deterioration of the situation in Syria and bears major burdens as the crisis continues, Momani added, renewing the Kingdom's call for a political solution to the crisis in its northern neighbor. Meanwhile, an international weapons expert has told CNN that an unconventional weapon, gas nerve, was used in the massacre. (Petra)

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Jordan condemns Syria's carnage

22-08-2013 07:42 PM

Ammon News - AMMAN Jordan on Thursday condemned as heinous massacre the killing of hundreds of innocent Syrians in the Damascus region of Eastern Ghouta and said any use of chemical weapons would have gross implications on the Kingdom's national security.

Jordan is deeply concerned over the use of chemical weapons which is tantamount to an utter violation of international law, said State Minister for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani.

The minister, who is also government spokesperson, called for an investigation into the grave carnage which claimed the lives of more than 1,300 people, mostly children.

Jordan is significantly harmed by the deterioration of the situation in Syria and bears major burdens as the crisis continues, Momani added, renewing the Kingdom's call for a political solution to the crisis in its northern neighbor.

Meanwhile, an international weapons expert has told CNN that an unconventional weapon, gas nerve, was used in the massacre. (Petra)

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