Jordan condemns Sinai attacks, calls for fighting terror ideologies

AMMAN — Jordan on Wednesday strongly denounced the assault on several military checkpoints in Egypt's North Sinai area, which took place earlier in the day.

Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammad Momani reasserted Jordan's solidarity with the Egyptian government and people in confronting terrorism and acts of violence, seeking to undermine Egypt's stability.

Momani, who is also the government's spokesperson, stressed Jordan's rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, regardless of their source or origin, widely carried by radical forces that “do not heed the sanctity of religion and have no respect for humanitarian values”. 

Momani called on countries to adopt a firm stance against dark ideologies to increase people’s awareness of their perils and threats.   

He extended his condolences to the Egyptian government and people and wished the injured a speedy recovery. 

Around 70 people, mostly soldiers, were killed in the militant attacks in North Sinai and dozens were injured.