King condemns Barcelona terror attack

Jordan

Published: 2017-08-18 11:28

Last Updated: 2024-03-29 00:39


13 people were killed and dozens more were injured after a van drove into a crowd in Barcelona yesterday.
13 people were killed and dozens more were injured after a van drove into a crowd in Barcelona yesterday.

King Abdullah condemned yesterday’s Barcelona terror attack in a telegram he sent to King Felipe VI of Spain today.

The King affirmed Jordan’s solidarity with Spain, and its commitment to support international efforts to fight terrorism.

He offered his condolences to the families of the victims, and wished those injured a quick recovery.

There were no Jordanian casualties in the attack that resulted in 13 deaths and the injury of nearly 100 people, according to the Jordanian embassy in Madrid.

The Royal Hashemite Court announced that the Jordanian flag at its entrance will be lowered to half-staff until 6pm in mourning of the victims of the terrorist attack in Barcelona.