Arab League condemns Indonesia blasts

CAIRO, July 18 (SPA) -- The Arab League strongly condemned on
Saturday the two terrorist attacks that targeted the Indonesian
capital, Jakarta, yesterday, leading to the death of the innocent
people and causing injuries to a large number of others.

The Arab League General Secretariat, in a press release, extended
its condolences to the families of the victims and the wounded, while
reiterating support to the Indonesian government and people in
efforts to combat terrorism and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

It noted that these terrorist acts conflicted with the teachings of
Islam, which preached humanitarian and moral principles.

Two blasts targeted the Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott hotels in
Jakarta yesterday, killing nine people and wounding at least 50
others.

--SPA