Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization strongly condemns the attack on a church in Karak.. and affirms its standing and solidarity with Jordan
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The Secretary-General of the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization, Mohamed Ihsan, strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a church in the Karak Governorate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, affirming the organization's full solidarity with Jordan, its king, government, and people, in confronting terrorism and extremism, and its support for all efforts aimed at protecting the kingdom's security and stability and safeguarding civil peace.
Ihsan stressed that targeting places of worship, regardless of their religion, represents a serious crime and a flagrant assault on the human right to life, security, and freedom of belief, and a violation of shared human values that call for tolerance, coexistence, and respect for human dignity, affirming that terrorism has no religion and its crimes cannot be justified under any religious or ideological pretext.
The Secretary-General of the organization emphasized that the attack on places of worship does not target the victims alone, but seeks to spread fear, provoke discord, and undermine trust among members of the same society, pointing out that attempts to exploit religious differences to ignite divisions will not undermine the unity of Jordanians and the cohesion of their national fabric, which represents a fundamental pillar of stability in the kingdom.
He added that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, represents an important model of moderation and coexistence, stressing that preserving Jordan's security and stability is a responsibility that extends beyond the borders of the kingdom, given the importance of its role in supporting regional security and stability.
Ihsan called for enhancing Arab and international cooperation in confronting terrorism and extremism, pursuing those responsible for terrorist crimes and holding them accountable in accordance with the law, alongside intensifying efforts aimed at drying up the sources of extremism, combating hate speech and religious incitement, and enhancing the role of educational, cultural, and religious institutions in consolidating a culture of dialogue and acceptance of the other.
He also stressed the need not to be content with merely condemning terrorist attacks after they occur, but rather to work on adopting a comprehensive strategy to confront extremist ideology, protect civilians and places of worship, and enhance societal awareness of the importance of preserving religious and cultural diversity as a source of strength and cohesion for societies.
The Secretary-General of the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization reiterated the organization's steadfast position rejecting all forms of terrorism, violence, and extremism, affirming its standing alongside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in confronting this crime, and its support for everything that protects citizens, safeguards their security, and preserves the unity of Jordanian society.
Ihsan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Majesty King Abdullah II, the families of the victims, and the brotherly Jordanian people, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and affirming that solidarity with Jordan in confronting terrorism is a humanitarian and principled stance that reflects the organization's categorical rejection of everything that targets the lives of the innocent or threatens societal peace.
He stressed that terrorism will not succeed in imposing hatred or undermining coexistence among followers of religions, as long as societies remain committed to their national unity, believe in the rule of law, and stand in solidarity to confront extremism and violence.
