First evidence related to Amman killings found
Jordan-Iraq, Local, 1/21/1998

Security forces in Amman continued their efforts to find those who killed 8 civilians -- 6 Iraqis and 2 Egyptians -- Jordan's interior minister told reporters following the discovery of two cars used by the attackers.

"I assure you that there were no political motives behind that heinous crime," Nadir Rashid
said.

A Greek woman who was wounded in the attack and is the only survivor told police the criminals were five,"Iraqis", and her account may lead to the criminals' identification soon, Rashid added.

One of the criminals was called "Hussein" the woman said.

Jordanian police yesterday found two cars used by the attackers after they executed their crime, an informed source reported.

Security forces took finger-prints from both of the cars; they were compared to those which were found in the house where the crime was committed.

Previous Stories:
  Iraqi diplomat and Egyptians amongst the killed in Jordan   (1/19/1998)
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  Four Iraqis arrested in connection with Taher attack   (1/12/1998)

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