Therefore it`s especially sad for me to hear that three terrorist
operations targeted the international hotels Radisson SAS, the Grand Hyatt and
the Days Inn.
At least 52 people have been killed and more than 120 were injured in
explosions at in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The three hotels were hit in
near-simultaneous blasts at about 2100 (1900GMT).
According to BBC, local police say they suspect the attacks were carried out
by suicide bombers. Jordan has as a key ally to US been regarded over
years as a prime target for attacks by radical Islamic militants.
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I really hope that travellers don`t turn their
back to Jordan and Jordanians now. These people don`t deserve it. I really
hope that many people will still go to Jordan to experience the country`s
great wonders, fascinating culture, beautiful music and of course Jordanians big hearts. Jordanians
have my strongest support.
Stein Morten Lund, 9 November 2005
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It's long time ago I
heard about Bedouins and other Jordanians reputation for being especially
friendly. Through my 2 weeks journey in July 2005 in Jordan I was never asked
about religion or other sensitive matters. What really counts for the people in
Jordan is the visitors' personality: attitude and behaviour! This people
friendliness it's not only experienced by me.
As Lonely Planet writes on its website: "Jordan is, on the whole,
peaceful. More than that, it's one of the most welcoming, hospitable countries
in the world. Where else could you leave your belongings on the street for hours
at a time, and find them there when you get back? Where else do total strangers
with nothing to sell invite you into their homes?" As the Bedouin Ibrahim
said to me: Hate and fighting is just waste of life! In Jordan
the probably the biggest sin a person can commit, is not giving food and drinks
to a person who really need it. See for yourself how Lonely Planet considers
people from Jordan and the country: Lonely Planet -
Jordan.
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