Thousands mourn victims of deadly Jordan church attack

Thousands of mourners attended funerals on Sunday for eight victims of a church shooting in southern Jordan. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan joined the service. The burials took place beside St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud. Coffins wrapped in Jordanian flags were carried through the crowds. Priests led prayers while security officers stood guard. Nine people were killed and dozens wounded on Friday.

The shooting happened during another funeral at the same church two days earlier. Jordan declared three days of national mourning. The ninth victim, Mohammed al-Qasous, is due to be buried on Monday, his family told AFP. Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as gunfire broke out. When she ran outside, she found her cousin Assem wounded. State news agency Petra said thousands joined the procession.

Funerals show a country grieving together. The attack also raises hard questions about safety for Jordan's Christian minority.