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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Dire State Of Free Press In Jordan Revealed Amid Controversy

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

Dire State Of Free Press In Jordan Revealed Amid Controversy

Jordan’s unfolding events have revealed not only a political crisis, but also a deepening crisis of intelligence and journalism.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Jordan, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East

Jordan Orders Ban On Media Coverage About Royal Rift

by DC Editors - April 7, 2021

Jordan Orders Ban On Media Coverage About Royal Rift

The public prosecutor in Jordan has banned media coverage of rift between King Abdullah II and former Crown Prince Hamzah.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Jordan, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East

Jordan Sends Tough Message On Dissent In Royal Family

by DC Editors - April 5, 2021

Jordan Sends Tough Message On Dissent In Royal Family

Jordan sent a tough message on dissent in Royal family. The message contradicts senior royal’s claim of being targeted for fighting corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Jordan, Middle East

UAE jails Jordanian for 10 years for criticising Jordan’s gov’t

by DC Editors - February 15, 2021

UAE jails Jordanian for 10 years for criticising Jordan’s gov’t

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged in the UAE to immediately release Ahmed Etoum jailed for criticising the government of Jordan.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Jordan, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy

Jordanian Government Strengthens Crackdown on Political Opponents

by Thomas Manning - July 5, 2019

Jordanian Government Strengthens Crackdown on Political Opponents

The crackdown comes at a time when Jordanian activists started protests over economic conditions in 2018 but fizzled out into 2019. That has been a recurring theme in 2019.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Jordan, Middle East, Political Dissidents

A Worrying Crackdown on Political Activists in Jordan

by DC Editors - June 8, 2019

A Worrying Crackdown on Political Activists in Jordan

Jordanian authorities have increasingly targeted political and anti-corruption activists on charges that violate the right to free expression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Jordan, Middle East, Political Dissidents

US Cuts Funding To UN Agency Helping Palestinian Refugees

by DC Editors - September 3, 2018

US Cuts Funding To UN Agency Helping Palestinian Refugees

The Trump administration has cut funding to the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees, calling the organization “irredeemably flawed.”

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, United Nations

Jordanian Protests Resume as PM Switch is Finalized

by DC Editors - June 5, 2018

Jordanian Protests Resume

Protest organizers said they would keep up the pressure, including a one-day strike set for Wednesday

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Jordan, Middle East

Jordanian People Power Movement Forces PM to Resign

by DC Editors - June 4, 2018

Jordanian People Power

Jordan’s prime minister has resigned, following four days of protests over a new income tax law

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Jordan, Middle East

Jordanian Journalists Fear Security Law is Fresh Crackdown

by DC Editors - August 28, 2015

Jordanian Journalists Fear

Fear that a new law against terrorism is really designed as weapon against Jordanian journalists

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Jordan, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents

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