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Jordan sentences 3 men to death for October church attack that killed 9

A Jordanian court has handed down death sentences to three men for their participation in a horrific terrorist attack that occurred during a funeral at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hammoud, leading to nine deaths. The security forces acted promptly after the October 23 incident, locating and arresting the accused. These individuals faced numerous charges pertaining to terrorism, and under Jordanian law, their sentences are automatically eligible for appeal.

Source: Times of India (World)