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AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s state news agency said Saturday that two former senior palace officials “and others” have been arrested for “security reasons.” The Petra report said Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, the former royal envoy to Saudi Arabia, and Basem Ibrahim Awadallah, the former head of the royal court, were detained. Awadallah also previously served […]

AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan’s army chief of staff says the half-brother of King Abdullah II was asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability” amid the arrest of former senior officials close to the ruling monarchy. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the army chief of staff, denied reports Saturday that Prince Hamzah was arrested. He said an investigation is still ongoing and its results will be made public “in a transparent and clear fo...

AMMAN — A source on Saturday denied reports that HRH Prince Hamzeh had been detained or placed under house arrest as some media outlets claim, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Earlier in the day, Sherif Hassan Ben Zeid and former minister Bassem Awadallah, among others, were arrested for security reasons, a security source said. Investigations are underway into the

AMMAN — Sherif Hassan Ben Zeid and former minister Bassem Awadallah, among others, have been arrested for security reasons, a security source said on Saturday. The arrests occurred following intensive security follow-ups, according to the source. Investigations are underway into the issue, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Amman says former crown prince Hamzah was not arrested, but was issued warning; Jordan reportedly tells Israel situation is 'under control'

The half-brother of Jordans King Abdullah II, whose title of crown prince was rescinded by the king in 2004, recorded a five-minute video from his palace in Amman.

Jordan arrests former officials close to ruling monarchy Poll Government policy AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan’s state news agency said Saturday that two former senior palace officials “and others” have been arrested for “security reasons.” The Petra report said Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, the former royal envoy to Saudi Arabia, and Basem Ibrahim Awadallah, the former head of the royal court, were detained. Awadallah also previously served as planning minister and finance minister. The re...

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordanian King Abdullahs half-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein has been told to halt actions used to target the countrys security and stability , the military said on Saturday. In a statement published on the state news agency, it said this was part of a broader, ongoing security investigation in which a former minister, a member of the royal family and unnamed others were detained. Army chief Yusef Huneity denied reports that Prince Hamz...

UNRWA raises alarm on the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, center right, is seen listening to a Palestinian refugee during a visit to the Ein el-Hilweh Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon on 30 March 2021. (UNRWA Photo) AMMAN, Friday, April 2, 2021 (WAFA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said yesterday it was alarmed by the dire situation of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the precariou...

Egyptian-Canadian Ally Salama wants a culture of mental wellness that speaks to the Middle Eastern mindset With no let-up in COVID-19 cases in many countries, people are understandably feeling overwhelmed and anxious Updated 02 April 2021 April 01, 2021 22:29 DUBAI: Of the Arab world’s many problems exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, mental health is easily among the most insidious. Fortunately, one young Arab has made it his life’s mission to help lead the conversation in the region...