Jordan bans all news and social media amid royal rift
King Abdullah has accused his half-brother Prince Hamza of plotting against the country and put him under house arrest
06 April 2021 - 11:59
Amman — Jordan has banned all news outlets and social media users from publishing any content related to King Abdullah’s half-brother Prince Hamza after the latter was accused of plotting to destabilise the country.
Hamza was placed under house arrest on Saturday and the authorities said he had liaised with foreign parties. But on Monday, Hamza pledged allegiance to Abdullah after mediation by the royal family...
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