Tag: King Hussein
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Prince Hamza of Jordan makes public appearance
Prince Hamza of Jordan makes public appearance AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Prince Hamzah on Sunday made his first public appearance since he was placed under house arrest last week, reciting Quranic verses together with King Abdullah II at the graves of their forefathers. The gesture appeared to be an attempted show of unity on…
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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…