The Government Communications Minister and official government spokesperson, Mohammad Al-Momani, stated on Sunday that there are more than 100 convicts on death row in Jordanian prisons, and their sentences will be carried out successively.
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During a press conference held at the Prince Mohammad Youth City following the conclusion of the Cabinet session in Zarqa Governorate, Al-Momani explained that death sentences are executed only after they become final (having exhausted all levels of judicial appeal). He pointed out that the execution by hanging of six individuals convicted of drug-related terrorism offenses this morning represents the application of justice and serves to bring fairness to the souls of the martyrs who lost their lives while defending the security and stability of Jordan.
He noted that today's executions are part of a group of judicial sentences that will be implemented successively.
Al-Momani emphasized that the Prime Minister stressed that assaults against security personnel, security agencies, and the armed forces will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He indicated that penalties will be stiffened and laws will be amended to ensure that anyone who attacks the security forces or the armed forces receives their just punishment.
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan revealed the government's intention to amend the law to apply the death penalty on a broader scale. This follows the execution by hanging of six criminals convicted in cases falling under the jurisdiction of the State Security Court, after their sentences became final and all constitutional and legal procedures were completed.
Speaking during the Cabinet session held in Zarqa, the Prime Minister stated that the execution of the death penalties today serves as a clear and continuous message to anyone who dares to attack members of the Jordanian Armed Forces and security agencies.
Hassan added that the government will work on amending the law to ensure the death penalty is applied more broadly against major drug traffickers and smugglers operating in coordination with external gangs. He noted that the government will follow up on this legislative file with members of the National Assembly, including both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
At dawn on Sunday, the death sentence by hanging was carried out against six criminals convicted in cases under the jurisdiction of the State Security Court, following the final confirmation of their sentences and the completion of all constitutional and legal procedures. The sentences were executed under the supervision of the Attorney General of the State Security Court, in accordance with Article 359 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
Regarding the details of the offenses committed by the convicts, Government Communications Minister and official spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani outlined the following:
The "Salt Cell" Case (2018):
The first executions were carried out against Mahmoud Nayef Mousa and Anas Anwar Adel Saleh. The two formed a terrorist cell in 2018, which resulted in the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Moath Khamis Al-Damani, Warrant Officer Ali Adnan Qawqazah, Sergeant Hisham Abdul Rahman Deif Allah Al-Aqarbah, Corporal Mohammad Ahmad Bani Yassin, Corporal Mohammad Khaled Al-Hayajneh, and Corporal Ahmad Idris Al-Zoubi.
Terrorist Attack Case (2022):
The death sentence was executed against Ibrahim Mansour Mohammad, who was convicted in a terrorist case that claimed the life of the martyr, Brigadier General Abdul Razzaq Al-Dalabeeh, in 2022.
Drug Trafficking & Armed Resistance Case (2014):
The sentence was carried out against convict Hamza Mahmoud Mansour (a drug trafficker), who was convicted of resisting law enforcement officers and opening fire during a drug raid, leading to the martyrdom of Corporal Hosam Taleb Al-Abadi in 2014.
Drug Trafficking & Armed Resistance Case (2017):
The death sentence was executed against Khaled Assaf Fayez (a drug trafficker), following his conviction for resisting officers enforcing the Drug Control Law, which led to the martyrdom of Warrant Officer Mohammad Salameh Al-Suqrat during a drug raid in 2017.
Drug Trafficking & Armed Resistance Case (2018):
In the final case, the execution was carried out against Ihab Maher Kamal (a drug trafficker), who was convicted of resisting officers enforcing the Drug Control Law, resulting in the martyrdom of First Lieutenant Ahmad Khaled Al-Rawahneh in 2018.
