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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan’s King Restricts Prince Hamza’s Communications, Residency, Movements

In this file photo taken on December 17, 2009 Jordan Prince Hamza delivers his speech during the plenary session at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. (AFP)

Jordan's King Abdullah II said on Thursday he was restricting the movements of his estranged half-brother Prince Hamza and curtailing his contacts with the outside world to ensure he does not act against his country's interests.

Hamza, a former heir to Jordan's throne who was placed under house arrest last year, was accused in April 2021 of trying to destabilize the monarchy in a foreign-inspired plot, but was spared punishment after pledging allegiance to the King.

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