Singapore Leaders Condemn Deadly Church Attack in Jordan
Singaporean leaders condemned a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, that killed nine people during a funeral service.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent condolences to Jordan on October 26 following a deadly attack on the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak. Gunmen opened fire during a funeral service on October 23, killing nine people and wounding dozens of others.
Both Singaporean leaders condemned the deliberate targeting of civilians at a place of worship, describing the act as "senseless" and "unconscionable." The attack specifically targeted the Christian minority in Jordan. In response, Singapore expressed solidarity with Jordan in the fight against terrorism and religious extremism.
Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting.
