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Jordan: Minister says militants who attacked police support Islamic State
August 15, 2018 By Faith Matters

Jordan: Minister says militants who attacked police support Islamic State

Militants behind an attack on Jordanian police supported Islamic State and investigations had revealed plans for more attacks on security and civilian targets, Jordan’s interior minister said on Monday. Jordanian police said on Saturday a homemade explosive device planted near a police van killed a policeman and injured six others the day before. The police […]

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CIA weapons for Syrian rebels sold to arms black market – NYT
June 27, 2016 By Faith Matters

CIA weapons for Syrian rebels sold to arms black market – NYT

Blowback of Weapons Meant for Syrian Rebels Back into Jordan Weapons shipped into Jordan for Syrian rebels by the Central Intelligence Agency and Saudi Arabia were stolen by Jordanian intelligence operatives and sold to arms merchants on the black market, the New York Times reported, citing American and Jordanian officials. Some of the stolen weapons […]

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