Jordan condemns terror attacks in Bahrain

Amman, Aug. 30 (BNA): The Government of Jordan condemned as an act of terrorism a bomb blast in Bahrain that left a police officer dead and wounded seven other people, and voiced its solidarity with the Gulf Arab Kingdom in countering "this plague". ‏State Minister for Media Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Momani, said he strongly denounced the bombing in the Karana village west of the capital, Manama, reiterating Jordan's firm and unwavering stance in rejecting all acts of violence and terrorism "in all its forms and manifestations" according to Jordan's News Agency "Petra". "The ugly nature, methods and devilish designs of terrorism required (the adoption of) a global humanitarian effort to take the responsibility to stand up against this plague that threatens international peace and security", he added. Momani, who is also the official government spokesperson, extended Jordan's condolences to the government and people of Bahrain and the victim's family, and wished the injured speedy recovery, Petra reported.