December 17, 2002 - The Washington Times: Peace Corps Director arrives in Jordan

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Peace Corps Director arrives in Jordan





Read and comment on this story from the Washington Times on the arrival of Peace Corps Director Vasquez in Amman on December 16 to discuss the suspension of the program because of security concerns in Jordan. Gaddi Vasquez is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II and other officials as part of what the U.S. Embassy said is a "wider tour of Peace Corps missions, including a review of activities in Armenia." Read the story at:

Thanks to Jordan*

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Thanks to Jordan

The U.S. ambassador to Jordan praised the kingdom's security forces for the arrest of two suspected al Qaeda terrorists for the killing of an American diplomat.

"I am extremely pleased with the announcement of arrests made in the murder of Laurence Foley," Ambassador Edward Gnehm said in a statement on Sunday.

"I extend my deepest gratitude to the Jordanian government and its security officials and commend the diligence and aggressiveness with which they have pursued those responsible for Larry Foley's death."

Mr. Foley, a 62-year-old official with the U.S. Agency for International Development, was shot eight times on Oct. 28 outside his home in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

Jordan arrested Salem Saad Salem bin Soued, a Libyan, and Yasser Fathi Ibrahim, a Jordanian. Officials said they admitted killing Mr. Foley and said they were members of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist network.

Meanwhile, the director of the Peace Corps arrived in Amman yesterday to discuss the suspension of the program because of security concerns in Jordan.

Gaddi Vasquez is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II and other officials as part of what the U.S. Embassy said is a "wider tour of Peace Corps missions, including a review of activities in Armenia."

Mr. Vasquez's visit was arranged before he announced the suspension of the program on Nov. 23.

He made the decision after the State Department approved the withdrawal of nonessential diplomatic personnel because of Mr. Foley's slaying.
Background on the Peace Corps in Jordan



Read background on the Director's visit to Jordan at:

Peace Corps Suspends Program in Jordan



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