Somalia has condemned a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and the families of those killed.
24 October, 2026
Eight people were killed and dozens wounded after gunmen opened fire on Friday during a funeral at a church in Hmoud village, about 90km (56 miles) south of the capital, Amman, according to Jordanian authorities.
The death toll rose from seven to eight on Saturday after one of those critically injured died in hospital.
“The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Karak Governorate, in the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which killed and injured innocent people,” Somalia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“Somalia knows the human cost of terrorism and rejects violence and extremism in all their forms,” the ministry added.
Somalia extended its condolences to the families of those killed and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
Jordanian authorities have described the shooting as a terrorist attack. Health officials said at least 40 people were wounded, with dozens still receiving treatment on Saturday.
Jordan declared three days of national mourning following the attack, with flags ordered to half-staff at government institutions.
Authorities have not publicly identified the attackers or announced a motive. Security forces continued efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.
King Abdullah II condemned the attack and said those responsible would face justice, while Prime Minister Jafar Hassan described the shooting as an assault on all Jordanians.
The attack has drawn condemnation from governments and international organisations across the region and beyond, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.
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