Jordan stops fighters attempting to enter from Syria, armed forces say

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Oct 31 (Reuters) – Jordanian border guards stopped a group of 14 armed individuals attempting to cross into northern Jordan from Syria, the armed forces said in a statement on Saturday.

The group tried to infiltrate on Friday under heavy fire and direct engagement, causing numerous casualties among the armed group, while the remaining members fled back into Syria, the armed forces said.

(Reporting by Jehad Abu Shalbak; Writing by Tala Ramadan)

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