Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein 'under house arrest'

 The former Crown Prince of Jordan is under house arrest 

Former Jordanian Prince Hamza speaks in a video message. Photo-archived

Former Jordanian Crown Prince Hamza bin al-Hussein has been charged with house arrest. Hamza alleged that he was placed under house arrest as part of a crackdown on critics in the country. He made the allegation in a video message sent to the media through his lawyer. The BBC reported on Sunday (April 4). In the message, Prince Hamza said members of the army had banned him from leaving the house and instructed him not to communicate with anyone. ( BBC News - Prince Hamzah bin Hussein )

  

Jordan's King Abdullah II al-Hussein has been criticized for harassing high-ranking officials in the country's administration, accusing him of corruption and failing to carry out his duties, the report said. Former Prince Hamza has also been accused of house arrest as part of it. Prince Hamza bin Al-Hussein is the half-brother of King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein II. ( prince Hashim bin Hussein )

Army sources said that a number of high-ranking officials, including Prince Hamza, were involved in the "coup attempt". Therefore, the process of identifying them and bringing them under the law has been started. The country's state-run news agency said the army had warned Prince Hamza to protect Jordan and the royal family. A former minister, a junior member of the royal family, and several unidentified individuals have been detained in connection with the investigation. ( House arrest )