Video: Gunmen storm Jordan church during funeral, killing 7 and wounding 40
Gunmen attacked a church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, resulting in seven deaths and dozens of injuries. The Jordanian government has condemned the act as terrorism and declared three days of national mourning.
Why it matters
This violent attack in a relatively stable region raises concerns about security and the potential for sectarian or extremist violence.
At least seven people were killed and 40 others injured after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, authorities said. The attack took place in the southern city of Karak, around 180 kilometres south of the capital, Amman.Jordan's government described the attackers as unknown assailants and said investigations were moving ahead at full speed. It did not immediately confirm whether any suspects had been arrested or killed.Footage aired by Jordanian state television showed two men appearing to carry pistols approaching the church and firing shots.
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Gunmen Kill Seven People During Funeral at Church in Southern Jordan
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