Jordan's King Abdullah II says Prince Hamzah in his care

AMMAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II said that his step-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza, who was accused by authorities of being part of a plot to destabilise the country, was "with his family, at his palace, in my care". In a letter to the nation published by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, the King said the "sedition has been nipped in the bud" and Jordan is safe and stable,reports Xinhua news agency. "The challenge over the past few days was not the most difficult or dangerous to the stability of our nation, but to me, it was the most painful. Sedition came from within and without our one house. "Nothing compares to my shock, pain, and anger as a brother and as the head of the Hashemite family, and as a leader of this proud people," the King said. He said the issue of Prince Hamzah was dealt within the Royal Hashemite family, adding that the investigations will continue in line with the law. Jordan will continue to stand up to the challenges it facing at all levels and will continue its constant stances, Abdullah II added. (IANS)

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