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Geopolitics
Clarence Mendoza
16 APR 2025 | 11:18:16

Jordan’s government said on Tuesday that it had arrested 16 people in an anti-terror operation.

In a press briefing, government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani said the individuals were trying to undermine national security and incite chaos in the kingdom.

The government said it had been following the suspects since 2021.

They’re accused, among other things, of manufacturing short-range missiles, possessing explosives and automatic weapons, concealing a ready-to-use missile, as well as illegally recruiting and training people.

The suspects are being held in custody until trial.

Jordan’s government said the accused have political affiliations and belong to what it called “unlicensed groups,” referring to the Muslim Brotherhood. Jordan’s court dissolved the Muslim Brotherhood in 2020.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Muslim Brotherhood called the accusations unfair and said it was committed to Jordan’s stability and security.

(AP)

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