Country Summary
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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Latest News & Publications from Jordan
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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Human Rights in the Middle East Region: 2024 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main objective of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is to foster a vibrant and safe civic space in which human rights defenders (HRDs)
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