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Hand grenade at Arab Bank Amman branch
Jordanâs Arab Bank was a target for violence on Saturday when unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at the roof of one of the institutionâs Amman branches. The assault caused minor damage with no casualties reported. The explosion pierced a hole in a back wall of the one-story, white-stone building located in an upscale district of the city. Initially, it was believed an old gas cylinder in the bank's cafeteria exploded, however police later on said they were exploring whether a bomb could have been the cause of the blast. Guess it was, huh? Jordanian banks have been attacked in the past by Islamic militants. Earlier this month, the nationâs armed forces rounded up individuals who were accused of carrying out the assaults during a raid on a terrorist stronghold in the city of Maan. The Arab Bank is the Kingdomâs largest financial institution and one of the leading banks in the region. It was established in 1930 and operates a branch network throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. But it's not an Islamic bank, so the thing to do is blow it up... Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2002-11-25 |
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