The Trump administration has cut funding to the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees, calling the organization “irredeemably flawed.”
Jordan articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Jordan. Jordan is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "Jordan's king holds broad executive powers, appoints and dismisses the prime minister and cabinet, and may dissolve the bicameral National Assembly at his discretion". Also, "International observers noted instances of vote buying in the 2013 elections and criticized the unfair electoral laws". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
Jordanian Protests Resume as PM Switch is Finalized
Protest organizers said they would keep up the pressure, including a one-day strike set for Wednesday
Jordanian People Power Movement Forces PM to Resign
Jordan’s prime minister has resigned, following four days of protests over a new income tax law
Jordanian Journalists Fear Security Law is Fresh Crackdown
Fear that a new law against terrorism is really designed as weapon against Jordanian journalists
Jordan Press Restrictions Fit Regrettable Regional Pattern
Despite support from US and allies, repression of Jordan press is unwavering and uncompromising
The Full Story of Iranian Dissident Maziar Bahari
Jon Stewart film drawing attention to Iranian dissident Maziar Bahari plight and others like him
Arab Democracy Activists Promise New Online Push
Large gathering features work of new generation of online Arab democracy activists
Jordan Dictatorship in Media Clampdown
Websites blocked as growing signs Jordan dictatorship in media clampdown on local journalism
Anger at Jordan Dictatorship Free Press Clampdown
Nervous leadership has instituted new curbs on freedom of speech in Jordan dictatorship free press clampdown
Syria Dictatorship in Threat to Jordan and Lebanon
New threat to Jordan and Lebanon as violence rages in conflict and creating flush with refugees