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Jordan announces downgrading diplomatic representation in Qatar

Jordan has announced that it is downgrading its diplomatic representation in Qatar and withdrawing the license of Al Jazeera channel in the Kingdom, state news agency, Petra, reported. <br/><br/>According to the UAE's official news agency WAM, Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad al-Momani said the decision was taken following a review of the reasons of the crisis between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on one hand and Qatar on the other.<br/><br/>The minister said Jordan hopes that the Arab countries overcome this "regrettable stage" and resolve the crisis on a solid ground that ensures all Arab countries cooperate to build a better future fore their peoples.<br/><br/>Saudi Arabia , UAE , Bahrain , Egypt , Libya , Yemen , Maldives and Mauritana have cut off all diplomatic ties with Qatar accusing it of supporting Iran and the Islamic militants in the region.<br/>Gabon , a west African nation has condemned Qatar for 'failing to respect international commitments and agreements on counter terrorism", a statement from its foreign ministry said.<br/>

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