Syriac Union Party condemns attack on church in Jordan

In a written statement issued today, the SUP expressed its outright condemnation of the attack on a church in Jordan, warning of the consequences of extremist attacks for religious coexistence and citizenship.

The party said that targeting Christians in Jordan or any other Middle Eastern country constitutes a violation of the principles of equal citizenship and religious rights. It warned that such attacks threaten the region’s religious and cultural diversity, which forms an integral part of its identity and history.

It called on Middle Eastern governments, judicial and security institutions, and religious and civil organizations to strengthen protections for citizens and places of worship, pursue those responsible for such crimes and hold them accountable. It also urged efforts to combat hate speech and incitement based on religion or belief.

The SUP stressed that Christians are an integral part of Middle Eastern societies and that protecting their rights and ensuring their full participation in building their countries is a shared national and humanitarian responsibility.

It also extended its condolences to the victims’ families and the Jordanian people, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and emphasized the importance of upholding the values of citizenship, fraternity and peaceful coexistence.

Jordan’s Public Security Directorate had announced at a joint press conference with the Ministry of Interior that the death toll from Friday’s armed attack on the Greek Orthodox Church in the town of Hammoud, in Karak Governorate, had risen to seven, with 40 others injured, including two in critical condition.

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