Religious Freedom
“Every Jordanian life is precious,” says King Abdullah after attack on Christian church
King Abdullah stated that every Jordanian life is precious following an attack by armed criminals on a Christian church in Karak, southern Jordan. The attack on Friday, October 23, left at least seven people dead and more than 30 wounded.
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