SECURITYJun 21 · 16:05 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL

Jordan hangs 6 for killing security personnel after 9-year pause in death penalties

Jordan executed six men for killing security personnel, ending a 9-year pause in death penalties. The government stated the men were involved in terror and drug cases between 2014 and 2022, with over 100 remaining on death row and further executions planned.

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