Jordan arrests three suspects over church attack in dawn raid: What to know
Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects following a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the Karak governorate. Nine people were killed and 34 wounded in the incident, which authorities have labeled an act of extremist terrorism.
Why it matters
The attack is a rare and significant security event in Jordan, highlighting the ongoing threat of extremist violence in the region.
Jordanian authorities have not named the individuals or any group involved in the ‘terrorist incident’.
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Jordanian security forces have arrested and identified three suspects in connection with an attack on a Greek Orthodox church on Friday.
At a news conference on Monday, the country’s public security chief said the perpetrators represent only themselves and come from one family.
Nine people were killed and at least 34 others wounded in the rare attack in the village of Hamoud in the Karak governorate, about 120km (75 miles) southwest of the capital, Amman. Authorities said the attack was carried out by “extremist terrorists”.
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