In Jordan, a military court has found 15 men guilty of conspiracy to commit terrorist acts. Among them is Mullah Karak, an extremist Sunni cleric and founder of the militant group Ansar al-Islam, who lives in exile in Norway and was one of 14 individuals convicted in absentia. The court stated on Wednesday that the men intended to attack American and Israeli interests, tourists in Jordan, as well as Jordanian intelligence officers. Nine men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison; however, the judge reduced the sentence of the only defendant present in court by half. The Jordanian court dismissed the cases of six defendants as they were already deceased. On Tuesday, a Norwegian court dropped separate charges against Mullah Karak due to lack of evidence.
Conviction of 15 Men for Terrorist Activities in a Military Court in Jordan - 2004-06-16
A military court in Jordan convicted 15 men, including extremist cleric Mullah Karak, for plotting terrorist acts against American and Israeli interests. Nine received 15-year sentences, but the only present defendant had his sentence halved. This case highlights ongoing security concerns in Jordan and the international implications of terrorism.
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📰 What Happened
Jordan military court convicted 15 men, including Mullah Karak, for planning attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests.
- Jordanian military court indict 15 men
- Jordanian military court sentence 9 men
- Jordanian military court dismiss 6 defendants
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The convictions reflect ongoing security threats in the Middle East.
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