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Jordan holds funerals for eight victims of church attack
Updated 22:26 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 22:47 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Thousands gathered in the village of Hamoud for funerals of eight victims of a deadly church attack in southern Jordan. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attended the ceremonies on behalf of the king. The burials were reported by Al Jazeera and Leadership.
What we know
- Eight victims buried in Hamoud, southwest of Amman
- Prime Minister Jafar Hassan represented the king at the funerals
- The attack targeted St George’s Greek Orthodox Church
Why it matters: The mourning underscores regional security concerns that could affect travel and diplomatic ties with Nigeria
Sources
- Report by Al Jazeera – Al Jazeera,
- Report by Al Jazeera – Al Jazeera,
- Report by Leadership – Leadership,
Updates
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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