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Jordan s King Abdullah has expressed shock, pain and anger over an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom. The challenge of these last days was not the most dangerous for the stability of the country - but it was the most painful for me, he said in comments read out on state TV.
King Abdullah was responding to an alleged conspiracy against the state, said to involve his half-brother, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein.
It was his first comment on the matter.
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The former crown prince of Jordan has pledged allegiance to King Abdullah, two days after he said he was placed under house arrest and accused of trying to destabilise the country.
Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, 41, issued a statement hours after mediation saying he was committed to the constitution.
Officials said the king had asked his uncle, Prince Hassan, to help resolve the unprecedented tensions.
The former heir to the throne denies the allegations of conspiracy.
In a signed letter released by the palace on Monday, Prince Hamzah said: I place myself in the hands of his majesty the king. I will remain committed to the constitution of the dear Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.