Amman, April 4
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that King Abdullah's half-brother and former crown prince, Prince Hamza, liaised with foreign parties over a plot to destabil
UPDATE 3-Jordan s neighbors and allies voice support over its security moves Reuters 3 hrs ago
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April 4 (Reuters) - Jordan s neighbors and allies reacted with statements of support after the Jordanian military said on Saturday that King Abdullah s half-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein had been told to halt actions used to target the country s security and stability.
In a statement published by the state news agency, it said the action was part of a broader security investigation in which a former minister, a member of the royal family and some other unidentified individuals were detained.
Here are responses from different countries and groups:
International reaction to Jordan security developments by Reuters
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April 3 (Reuters) - Jordanian King Abdullah s half-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein was told to halt actions used to target the country s security and stability , the military said on Saturday.
In a statement published by the state news agency, it said the action was part of a broader security investigation in which a former minister, a member of the royal family and some other unidentified individuals were detained.
Here are responses from different countries and groups:
UNITED STATES We are closely following the reports and in touch with Jordanian officials. King Abdullah is a key partner of the United States, and he has our full support, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said in an email.
Jordan's neighbours and allies reacted with statements of support after the Jordanian military said on Saturday that King Abdullah's half-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein had been told to halt actions used to target the country's "security and stability".
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