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Share on Twitter Jordan's King Abdullah broke his silence Wednesday to tell his nation that the worst political crisis in decades sparked by an alleged plot involving his half-brother Prince Hamzah was over. The government had accused Hamzah - a former crown prince who was sidelined as heir to the throne in 2004 - of involvement in a conspiracy to "destabilise the kingdom's security" and arrested at least 16 people. But Abdullah said Wednesday that Hamzah, who has signed a letter pledging his loyalty to the king following mediation by an uncle, was safe in his palace under his "ca...

King: 'Sedition nipped in bud, Prince Hamzeh under my care' By JT - Apr 08,2021 - Last updated at Apr 08,2021 AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday released a letter to the people of Jordan, according to a Royal Court statement.     Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad, My fellow Jordanians,   I speak to you today, my family and my tribe, in whom I place my implicit trust, and from whom I draw determination, to assure you that the sedition has been nipped in the bud, and that our proud Jordan is safe and stable; and it will always remain, with God’s grace, safe and s...

Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses family feud, saying 'sedition buried' Jordan's King Abdullah II addressed the rare public rift within the royal family for the first time on Wednesday, saying the "sedition" that caused him anger and pain has been buried, but major challenges loom for the Western-allied monarchy as it confronts growing internal dissent. The statement marked the first time the king has addressed the internal crisis that erupted over the weekend when Prince Hamzah, his half-brother and former crown prince, was confined to his home and accused of being part of a plot to destab...

King receives phone call from Biden By JT - Apr 07,2021 - Last updated at Apr 07,2021 AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received a phone call from US President Joe Biden who reiterated his country’s solidarity with Jordan in regard to measures taken to preserve its stability and safety under the leadership of the King, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  

Jordan king says palace crisis ‘over’ Prince Hamzah pledges loyalty to king after mediation by uncle SAMAA | AFP - Posted: Apr 7, 2021 | Last Updated: 4 days ago SAMAA | AFP Posted: Apr 7, 2021 | Last Updated: 4 days ago Former Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein (L) with his half-brother King Abdullah II of Jordan (R) as they walk together in the funeral procession of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in Cairo, Egypt on Nov 12, 2004. Photo: EPA-EFE Jordan’s King Abdullah broke his silence Wednesday to tell his nation that the worst political crisis in decades...