Jordanian ex-soldiers to return from Qatar after World Cup salary dispute

Jordanian former soldiers hired by Qatar for security jobs during the World Cup have started to return home after a salary dispute, state media in Jordan said on Sunday.

The issue has prompted public concern in Jordan after a Jordanian middle man reportedly made an exorbitant commission on the three-month contracts for the 6,000 ex-military personnel.

This reportedly resulted in sharply lower remuneration for the ex-soldiers. They are being…