The IWF Strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in the Jordanian capital.
The IWF conveys its condolences to the people of Jordan, the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) and their families who have been tragically affected by these attacks, which killed over 60 people and injured hundreds of others.
The IWF send its condolence and solidarity to the President of the Jordanian trade union centre.
The IWF
London office
14 November 2005
ICFTU condemns terrorist attacks in Jordan 14/11/2005
Brussels, 14 November 2005 (ICFTU OnLine): Following the appalling terrorist attacks in the Jordanian capital, ICFTU General Secretary Guy Ryder sent a message of condolence and solidarity to the President of the Jordanian trade union centre affiliated to the ICFTU, the GFJTU.
Strongly condemning these atrocities that threaten to further aggravate the tensions in the region, Guy Ryder conveyed his condolences to the members of the GFJTU and their families who have been tragically affected by these attacks, which killed over 50 people and injured hundreds of others.
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Terror Attacks in Jordan
Mr. Mazen Al-Ma’aytah
President
General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions
Amman
Jordan
By Fax
AGS/AS 10 November 2005
Dear Brother Al-Ma’aytah,
Terror Attacks in Jordan
We are shocked and saddened by the bomb attacks in Jordan yesterday which have caused the deaths of more than 50 people and injury to hundreds of others.
The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, representing 145 million members in 154 countries across the world condemns these terrorist activities which further aggravates the situation in the region.
Please extend our condolences to the members of the GFJTU and their families who may have been affected by the bomb blasts.
We extend our solidarity to the workers and their families and wish them strength to overcome the effects of this outrageous and criminal acts.
Yours sincerely,
General Secretary