Middle East
Jordan· AmmanJordanian forces thwart armed infiltration from Syria
Jordanian military reports stopping a group of 14 armed individuals attempting to cross the border from Syria, leading to clashes and casualties.
Background
Jordan shares a long border with Syria, which has been unstable since the 2011 civil war. This has led to ongoing concerns in Jordan regarding border security, including drug smuggling and the movement of armed groups across the frontier.
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Jordanian forces thwart armed infiltration attempt from Syria
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoThe Jordanian military officially announced thwarting an armed infiltration attempt from Syria, detailing the number of individuals involved and the outcome of the clashes.
Reports indicate that official Jordanian news agencies and the military retracted their initial statement about foiling an armed infiltration, suggesting the group may have been Syrian children.
International news outlets are reporting on Jordan's military statement regarding the foiled infiltration attempt from Syria.
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