Jordan: Reporters covering protests against Gaza war increasingly harassed
The arrests of journalists covering the protests are one of the latest symptoms of the mounting pressure on reporters throughout the region.
Jordan: Authorities severely restrict public freedoms
The 2023 Cybercrime Law has been employed to prosecute and imprison peaceful protesters for social media posts expressing solidarity with Gaza residents.
Rights groups demand UAE free Jordanian activist Al-Atoum after mother’s death
Activist Ahmed al-Atoum is serving a 10-year prison sentence in the UAE for Facebook posts.
Jordan: Authorities must investigate Pegasus surveillance of journalists
“These disturbing findings reveal that spyware continues to be weaponized against journalists and civil society.” — IPI
Gaza supporters subject to arrests, phone searches, and network interference in Jordan and Palestine
Palestinian solidarity protests marred by obstacles hindering effective organization and communication.
Spyware targets Human Rights Watch staff in Jordan
Over 30 journalists, activists, politicians also among Pegasus targets.
Systematic crackdown on organizations; official intimidation, interrogations
Systematic crackdown on organizations; official intimidation, interrogations.
Jordan: Authorities continue their gross violations of human rights
Journalists persecuted for online expression, and new cybercrime law ratified.
Jordan’s new proposed cybercrimes law will strongly undermine digital rights
Draft bill threatens internet freedom and privacy rights, while tightening government control.
Jordan: Ban on satirical news site “Al Hudood” must be lifted
“Blocking a website that publishes satire shows intolerance toward criticism that is troubling.”
Digital targeting and its offline consequences for LGBTQI+ people in MENA
A new report examines how several authorities in the region have integrated technology into their policing of LGBTQI+ people.
Jordan: Government crushes civic space
Authorities use vague and abusive laws that criminalize speech, association, and assembly.
Jordan: Journalist Adnan Al-Rousan arrested over critical columns posted on Facebook
Prominent columnist detained for critical online posts that allegedly violated cybercrime law.
Jordan: Call for freedom for activist Sumaya Abu Nabaa
Since her arrest, Abu Nabaa has announced an open-ended hunger strike, amid calls to lift restrictions on freedom of expression, and release prisoners of conscience.