Jordan Urges Support for Annan's Syria Efforts
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday reiterated calls to find a political solution in Syria and avoid more bloodshed in the neighboring country, where thousands have been killed in violence.
"Jordan believes in finding a solution to the Syrian crisis in line with Arab consensus and believes in supporting (peace envoy) Kofi Annan," a palace statement quoted the king as telling a U.S. congressional delegation.
"More bloodshed and violence should be avoided in Syria."
Annan said on Sunday he was "shocked" by mounting violence in Syria ahead of a U.N. Security Council deadline for regime forces to cease fire.
The United Nations says more than 9,000 people have been killed since anti-regime protests broke out in March 2011, while monitors put the number at more than 10,000.
Jordanian officials say around 95,000 Syrians have fled to the kingdom since last year.
Source: Agence France Presse
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