Defence Minister: Curfew violators shall be referred to the public prosecutor, then to court

Jordan

Published: 2020-03-21 22:03

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 15:39


Defence Minister Bassam Talhouni
Defence Minister Bassam Talhouni

The Minister of Justice, Bassam Talhouni, has confirmed that people who were arrested today for violating the curfew decision will be referred to the public prosecutor and then to court.

In a phone call with Roya, Talhouni stated that the government may issue new defence orders in this regard.

"All Jordanians should stay home to limit the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom," Talhouni confirmed.

He reaffirmed that those who violated the curfew decision shall be imprisoned for a year.

"Today, all Jordanians have a national responsibility," Talhouni said, noting that overall there was a full commitment by Jordanians in all governorates.

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