The State Security Court (SSC) on Thursday (April 6th) concluded the filing of charges against nine defendants and two fugitives over the Karak terror attack last December, the Jordanian news agency, Petra, reported.
Seven security personnel, two civilians and one tourist were killed in the December 18th attack, claimed by the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL). Four attackers also were killed.
SSC Attorney General Brig. Gen. Ziad Odwan said 19 charges were filed against the defendants, including conducting a terrorist act, making and possessing explosives, conspiring to conduct terrorist acts, and joining armed and terrorist groups.
Karak Castle resumed touristic activity after 18 days of closure following the attack.
