Tag: Gen. Yousef Huneiti
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Recording: Jordanians tried to silence former Prince
Former Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzah released a recording showing that Jordanian authorities tried to silence him from criticizing King Abdullah II, his half-brother. Gen. Yousef Huneiti is heard telling him he is being placed under house arrest for meeting with individuals who “started talking more than they should.” The Associated Press has the story: Recording…
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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…