Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on bombings in Amman, Jordan
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The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombings in the Jordanian capital, Amman, which have killed at least 18 innocent people and injured more than 100.
He sends his condolences to the families of the bereaved and to the people and government of Jordan.
During his current tour of the Middle East, the Secretary-General has taken every opportunity to underscore the need for collective action against terrorism. The people of this region have particularly suffered from this scourge. In meetings today and yesterday with Saudi and Egyptian authorities, the Secretary-General stressed the need for Member States to adopt a comprehensive convention against terrorism as soon as possible.