Jordanian soldiers killed in bomb attack at Syria border

At least six Jordanian soldiers have been killed and 14 hurt in a car bomb attack near a makeshift refugee camp on the Syria-Jordan border, officials say.


The attack took place at about 05:30 (02:30 GMT) in the remote Rukban area, a few hundred metres from the camp.

Jordan's military said several other "hostile" vehicles were destroyed.

More than 50,000 refugees are stranded at Rukban, awaiting entry. Jordan currently only allows in about 50 to 100 each day, citing security concerns...
 BBC
21/6/16
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