Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan condemned Thursday's blast on a passenger bus in Jaramana, in Syria's Damascus countryside. The four countries expressed support for or solidarity with Syria's efforts to preserve security and stability.
Syria's Interior Ministry said 14 people were injured in the blast and warned of attempts to sow discord in society or undermine civil peace. Three of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
An initial statement had announced that two people were killed and 13 were injured. A later update put the toll at 14 injured; the update did not include information about deaths.
Arab states condemn the blast
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the blast in Jaramana and reiterated its opposition to all forms of violence and terrorism. The ministry said it supported the measures Syria would take to preserve the country's security and stability.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry also condemned the blast. The ministry said it rejected acts of violence, terrorism and crime regardless of their cause or justification, and expressed full solidarity with the Syrian government.
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry condemned the blast that targeted a passenger bus in Jaramana. The ministry said it supported the Syrian government's efforts to strengthen the country's security and stability and supported preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry also condemned the blast in a statement issued Thursday and announced its full solidarity with the Syrian government and people. Jordan said it rejected all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability.
Damage reported in Jaramana
Jaramana is home to Druze, Christian, Sunni and Shiite Muslim communities and is demographically diverse. No statement was issued on the cause of the blast or those responsible.
The blast caused extensive damage to the bus and its surroundings. Religious and community leaders in the city had declared their commitment to Syria's unity and rejected calls targeting civil peace in a statement issued shortly before the blast.
