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The United Kingdom offers its condolences

British ambassador to Jordan offered his condolences in light of recent events that caused death of Jordanian security forces.

• From: British Embassy Amman
• Published: 19 December 2016
• Last updated: 20 December 2016 — See all updates

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Ambassador Edward Oakden

Ambassador Edward Oakden said: “The United Kingdom offers its deep condolences to the Jordanian people - especially to the families of the brave security forces who were killed and injured - for their loss in Kerak.”

Published 19 December 2016

Last updated 20 December 2016 + show all updates

1. 20 December 2016

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2. 19 December 2016

   First published.