Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Eight people were killed and 40 injured after gunmen opened fire at a funeral held at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan. Authorities have labeled the attack a terrorist act by extremists, though no group has claimed responsibility.
Why it matters
The attack represents a rare instance of violence against a religious minority in Jordan, a country typically known for its regional stability.
A police officer stands guard outside the Greek Orthodox church attended by Christian minority worshippersin Karak, Jordan. A police officer stands guard outside the Greek Orthodox church attended by Christian minority worshippersin Karak, Jordan. Jordan Eight killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan Footage broadcast on state TV shows three attackers approaching Greek Orthodox church and firing shots
Prefer the Guardian on Google Eight people have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a funeral at a church in Jordan in a rare attack on the country’s Christian minority.
Authorities described the attack on Friday as a terrorist act by extremists.
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