Seven killed in gunmen's attack on funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen opened fire on mourners gathered in the courtyard of a church in southern Jordan during a funeral, killing seven people and wounding dozens. The king described the attack as a terrorist act, witnesses recounted scenes of panic, and the search for the attackers is continuing.
Why it matters
An attack on mourners at a place of worship is rare in Jordan, which is known for relative security stability. Attention now turns to the investigation into the attackers' identity and motives, and to how it may affect security around houses of worship.
Background
Jordan's Public Security Directorate is responsible for internal security and is the body that announced the toll from the incident. Karak is a governorate in the south of the kingdom.
Key points
- The attack took place in Karak governorate, according to CNN Arabic and Sky News Arabia.
- Jordan's director of public security announced the toll at a press conference held on Friday, according to CNN Arabic.
- CNN Arabic put the number of injured at 27, while Sky News Arabia reported 34 injured.
- Sky News Arabia described the attackers as "unknown gunmen".
How outlets covered it
All three outlets agreed on a toll of seven dead and on the attack happening during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan. CNN Arabic and Sky News Arabia focused on the Public Security announcement of the toll, but differed on the number of injured, with the former reporting 27 and the latter 34. BBC Arabic said only that dozens were wounded, without giving a figure, and highlighted the king's description of the attack as a "terrorist act", eyewitness accounts and the pursuit of the attackers. Sky News Arabia alone described the assailants as unknown, while CNN Arabic alone mentioned the press conference held by the director of public security.
How outlets headlined it
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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