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.