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Police officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy in Amman

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Friday, November 6, 2026 · Day 2 · Conflict · Amman, Jordan

Police officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy in Amman

A police officer was killed and another injured in a stabbing outside the Sri Lankan embassy. The suspect was arrested. The event is described as a terrorist attack.

Why it matters: It raises security concerns for diplomatic sites in Jordan.

Sources: Ammon News via Wikipedia · See it on the globe

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · Day 1 · Conflict · Amman, Jordan

Jordanian officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy

A Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded in a stabbing attack in Amman. The suspect was arrested. Officials described it as a terrorist attack.

Why it matters: It raises security concerns in a key regional partner.

Sources: Al Jazeera, BBC Persian · See it on the globe

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