Petra News Agency
Wednesday, February 22, 2006

King Abdullah condemns the explosions in Samerra

Amman, Feb. 22 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday strongly condemned the explosion that targeted Imam Ali El-Hadi tomb, which took place earlier today in Samerra. The vicious attack on Imam Ali El-Hadi tomb has irritated us , and formed a serious insult to all Moslems of all sects , His Majesty said in a cable sent to Iraqi President Jalal Talbani . His Majesty stressed the importance to sustain and protect such religious places and other worshipping places . The King expressed his strong condemnation to this criminal act, carried out by those who target sectarian sedition among Iraqis. His Majesty pointed out that such an act is to dissipate the efforts exerted to cement national unity and build the state. His Majesty renewed Jordan's supportive stand to the Iraqi people.


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