AMMAN
—
Minister of Government Communication and government spokesman, Muhannad
Al-Mubaidin, confirmed on Monday that Jordan is currently waging a war on
behalf of the countries in the region along its northern borders against drug
militias supported by regional powers.
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These
militias are pushing for smuggling and launching attacks on Jordan, which
stands alone in facing the
drug war targeting its security and the security of
the region.
He
said that Jordan is currently experiencing a negative qualitative shift in the
smuggling process, involving the trafficking of weapons in addition to drugs
through new methods employed by smugglers, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
He
explained that for the past three years, since the collapse of the security
situation in Syria, he has been warning about the southern border area and the
attempts by smugglers to flood it and neighboring countries with drugs.
Mubaidin
stated, "Smuggling has evolved since 2018 and continued during the Corona
period. However, in 2022, the Jordanian army announced a change in the rules of
engagement. There are challenging contact areas on this long border, and the
presence of
population structures linked to the sectarian dimension in that
area is considered a major problem."
He
emphasized that Jordan's interest lies solely in the stability of the region,
the stability of the brothers in Syria, the stability of their state, the
restoration of security and safety, and the hope for a Syrian national
reconciliation project that ends the chaos on the border in the southern
region. When Syria's potential return to the Arab League was discussed, Jordan
fully expressed the importance of stability, with a clear visit, clear
direction, and a demand expressed by the Jordanian Foreign Minister regarding
the issue of the northern border.
He
mentioned that the
Foreign Minister recently spoke to his Iranian counterpart,
stating that Jordan will pursue those who aggress against its security and
borders wherever they are, referring to the issue of the southern border areas
of Syria, which are subject to Iranian administration and influence, according
to his belief.
In
his comment on the ongoing clashes between the armed forces and drug smugglers
across the northern border since dawn today, Al-Mubaidin said that drug
smugglers are not just groups but a network of smugglers and organized militias
supported by regional and non-regional powers aiming to destroy neighboring
countries with drugs.
He
stressed that this is an ongoing war for Jordan and that it is leading it on
behalf of the entire region and not for the sake of its society. "This is,
of course, a disaster if these militias and dark forces or forces that trade in
black money are allowed to end societies."
Regarding
the army, Mubaidin said, "The army is in a battle and there are
casualties," indicating that the operational order and the latest
developments are being followed by the armed forces.
Mubaidin
emphasized the need to take a strong stance against anyone who tries to
introduce or distribute drugs, praising the role of the army. "We stand
behind them." Society must stand up, and those concerned with regional
issues must pay attention to the efforts made by the Arab army on the northern
border and the security forces that are also struggling.
A
responsible military source in the General Command of the
Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) confirmed that armed clashes between Jordanian border
guard forces and armed groups on the northern border "are continuing to
date." After it started in the early hours on Monday.
These
clashes come within the area of responsibility of the Eastern Military
District, as these clashes have so far resulted in thwarting the smuggling of
large quantities of drugs and automatic and missile weapons.
The
source confirmed that the armed groups are now being expelled into Syria, while
several injuries have occurred among members of the Jordanian border guard
forces, and their health condition is between light and moderate.
A
military source has indicated a shift in the
military tactics employed by
smugglers, coupled with advancements in the weapons they use. These weapons
range from automatic firearms to rocket-propelled grenades, suggesting that
these are not mere drug smugglers but rather armed militias with political
agendas and security objectives, aiming to breach the border.
The
source clarified that the escalation of attacks by armed militias along the
border serves the purpose of diverting Jordan's attention from the Palestinian
issue. The military buildup on the western border with occupied Palestine is
perceived by the armed forces as a preemptive measure to thwart potential
displacement sought by Israeli aggression, Al-Ghad reported.
The
source explained that the past few days have witnessed an increase in the
number of these operations and their transformation from infiltration and
smuggling attempts into armed clashes, to crossing the border and forcefully
targeting border guard forces.
The
source stated that these clashes were a continuation of what these armed groups
had been doing for days, and resulted in the killing of several smugglers, the
arrest of one of them, the fatality of a member of the armed forces, and the
injury of another.
The
source stressed that the
armed forces are following the movements of these
groups and their attempts to destabilize national security and will do
everything necessary to deter and pursue them wherever they are.
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