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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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Latest News & Publications from Jordan

Jordanian Intelligence targets students and graduates of University of Jordan
  • Publications
  • Jordan
  • 28/04/2026

On 02 February 2026, the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Jordan announced that the University Council, without consulting the Student Union or other

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The Gulf region and neighbouring countries: Ongoing repression by authorities
  • Publications
  • BahrainJordanKuwaitMENAOmanQatarUAE
  • 2/04/2026

Introduction The Gulf region and its neighbouring countries are witnessing an unprecedented and systematic campaign of repression. The ongoing war is being used as a

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