Thousands mourn the victims of a deadly church attack in southern Jordan

People killed

9 dead, dozens wounded

Nine people were killed and dozens wounded when attackers opened fire during a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, in Karak province. Jordan declared three days of national mourning.

Eight victims were buried on Sunday beside the church, with Prime Minister Jafar Hassan in attendance. The ninth is due to be buried on Monday.

Officials call it "extremist terrorism" and have not said whether the attackers belonged to an armed group. No one has claimed responsibility, and the assailants are still being sought.

"We make no distinction between Muslim and Christian," said Father Yohanna Hamati, noting that Muslims were also wounded.

— Father Yohanna Hamati