Ammon News -

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Monday condemned a terrorist attack in the village of Solhan in the north-east of Burkina Faso, which left more than 160 people dead, including children, and dozens others injured.

In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed Jordan's strong condemnation of "this cowardly terrorist act and the targeting of innocent civilians, which is contrary to all religious and human values, and is aimed to destabilizing the country's security and stability."

It reiterated the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, regardless of their motives and reasons.

The Ministry expressed the Kingdom's condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Burkina Faso and to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.