Jordan says castle siege ends after deadly shootout
Ten people were killed in shootout
Jordan's security forces carry out operation after the gunmen attacked several police patrols in the southern city of Karak, Jordan on December 18, 2016. According to local sources, unknown gunmen attacked Jordanian policemen then fled to nearby ancient castle taking some tourists who were visiting it hostages on 18 December. A gun fight started between the gunmen and security forces resulting in the death of at least 10 people and the injury of many others. ( Salah Malkawi - Anadolu Agency )
By Laith al-Junaidi
AMMAN
Jordanian security forces have killed four gunmen after a deadly shootout that left ten people dead in the southern city of Karak on Sunday.
An official statement said a security operation in al-Karak, 120km south of the capital Amman, had come to an end.
Jordanian authorities said a group of “terrorist outlaws” had fled into an ancient castle in al-Karak after opening fire on security forces and passers-by.
“Security forces have managed to flush them out and killed them all,” the statement said.
According to the statement, large quantities of explosives, weapons and suicide belts were seized in a hideout used by the attackers.
Jordanian security authorities say 10 people, including a Canadian tourist, were killed in the shootout between the militants and security forces.
At least 34 people, including 15 security forces, were injured in the violence.
Jordan is a member of a U.S.-led coalition that has been bombing targets of the Daesh terrorist group in both Syria and Iraq.
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