Jordan hangs 6 for killing security personnel after 9-year pause in death penalties

Jordan resumed executions on Thursday, hanging six men convicted of killing security personnel. This marks the end of a nine-year pause in the application of the death penalty in the kingdom.

The government announced that the executed individuals were involved in terror and drug trafficking cases that occurred between 2014 and 2022. The executions were carried out after judicial processes confirmed their guilt in these serious crimes.

Authorities confirmed that over 100 people remain on death row in Jordan. They also stated that executions will proceed "one by one," suggesting a deliberate and potentially lengthy process of clearing the existing death row population.

The decision to resume executions signals a firm stance by the Jordanian government on capital punishment, particularly in cases involving terrorism and drug offenses. The move follows a period of significant international debate and domestic consideration regarding the death penalty.