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The state of human rights in Jordan
Human rights defenders who advocate for the rights of minority communities and migrant workers, as well as professionals such as teachers and activists who organise anti-government protests, are the most targeted by authorities, which use vague cybercrime laws and specialised law enforcement units to control and punish online expression.
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Jordan’s Systemic Repression of Human Rights Defenders
1. Executive Summary This report by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) documents how legal, regulatory and informal measures in Jordan restrict the work of
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Joint Statement: The Blocking of News Websites in Jordan is a Grave Violation of Freedom of Expression and the Right to Access Information
On 14 May 2025, the Jordanian Media Commission issued an order for ISPs to block at least 12 news websites, most of which are independent media outlets. The decision
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