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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.

Jordan’s Troubled King And His Bothersome Brother

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

Jordan’s Troubled King And His Bothersome Brother

Rivalry within the royal family is threatening Jordan’s stability. A king seen to be heading a corrupt state and a Prince loved by the people.

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

Holding Out Hope For Jordan’s Democratic Reforms

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

Holding Out Hope For Jordan’s Democratic Reforms

Currently, Jordan is grappling with an aggressive agenda of democratic reforms proposed by a royal commission in October 2021.

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

Jordan’s Palace Drama Moves To The Courtroom

by DC Editors - June 23, 2021

Jordan’s Palace Drama Moves To The Courtroom

On Monday, a former top adviser to King Abdullah II and a royal relative pleaded not guilty to accusations of sedition and incitement.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Jordan, 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

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