Tag: Bassem Awadallah
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King of Jordan releases 16 alleged plotters
After an alleged coup was thwarted attempting to remove King Abdullah II of Jordan, the king has decided to offer some of those detained leniency. Some of the tribal leaders, former senior officials and others arrested have been released for the holidays, although they have yet to receive pardons. The Associated Press has the story:…
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Jordan’s king steps into stepbrother drama
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has stepped into the fray involving claims by his stepbrother, a former crown prince, that he is being held under house arrest. The palace said Abdullah’s paternal uncle Prince Hassan has been asked to speak to Prince Hamzah, and Hamzah has confirmed his loyalty. The U.S. has sided with Abdullah. The…