Jordan Executes Six Men in Terrorism and Drug Cases

Jordan carried out the execution of six men at dawn on Sunday, officials confirmed, following their convictions in separate cases involving terrorism and drug trafficking that led to the deaths of 10 law enforcement officers.

Mohammad Momani, Minister of Government Communication and Government Spokesperson, stated that three of the executed men were convicted of terrorism-related offenses, while the others were implicated in drug bust operations. The convictions stemmed from rulings issued by the State Security Court, which were subsequently upheld by the Court of Cassation.

Momani emphasized that all constitutional and legal procedures were meticulously followed before the executions were carried out. The process was conducted under the supervision of the State Security Court attorney general, adhering to Article 359 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

“

We have carried out the execution of six men who were convicted of murdering 10 law-enforcement officers in two terrorism-related cases and three drug bust operations.