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How many died when gunmen attacked a church in Karak?
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Two unidentified attackers opened fire inside a church in Karak, in southern Jordan, on Friday. Al-Mamlaka said they entered during a mourning service, and the state news agency said it was a funeral ceremony.
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State media, citing security sources, reported at least 7 killed, a figure carried by AFP. The Public Security Directorate also reported casualties.
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Set against the 7 killed, 10 wounded, some of them seriously. Security forces launched a large operation to find the two attackers, who were still being sought when the reports were published. The motive has not been established in the reports, and no suspect has been named.
- Killed (at least)7 people
- Wounded10 people
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