At least six killed in attack at church in Jordan, state
At least seven people were killed and over 30 injured during a terrorist attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak region. King Abdullah has vowed a harsh response to the gunmen who opened fire during a funeral service.
Why it matters
This violent attack on a religious site in a Muslim-majority country represents a significant security incident with potential regional geopolitical implications.
Gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan's Karak region. ( Reuters )
Gunmen have opened fire inside a church during a funeral in southern Jordan.
At least seven people have been killed and more than 30 others injured.
Jordan's King has vowed to punish those responsible with "an iron fist".
Link copied Share Share article Gunmen have opened fire inside a church in southern Jordan, killing at least seven people, according to local authorities.
The Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said seven had died and 34 others injured in an attack by unidentified assailants during a funeral in Jordan's Karak region, about 180 kilometres south of the capital, Amman.
At least 27 of those injured were still receiving medical treatment.
A map of the region the shooting took place. ( Datawrapper )
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