Christina Meinecke, the Senior Human Rights Adviser to the Resident Coordinator in Jordan, told the Amman International Rotary Club that Jordan is trying to adhere to human rights treaties. “Jordan

Civic space in Jordan has shrunk over the past four years as authorities persecute and harass citizens organizing peacefully and engaging in political dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. The

The Community Media Network (CMN) submitted, Monday, a complaint to the National Center for Human Rights citing the absence of the rule of law by government officials. The complaint, filed by Daoud

Questions by Agyaed Abo Zayed. Interviewer Daoud Kuttab Q: We want to start with the question of UNHCR’s finances. How are you doing in this area? Are you experiencing any deficits? A: Overall we are

The newly chartered Rotary Club of Amman International celebrated Saturday the pinning of 13 new members in a festive gala dinner held at the Bristol Hotel. Club President Samuel Kakish, a 22 year

By Mohammed Ersan Translated By Julia Thomason Young Jordanian Anas Al-Hindi combines his artistic talent with his work as a juice seller in downtown Amman, the capital of Jordan. Attention turned

The Netherlands ambassador to Jordan Harry Verweij and the human rights policy advisor Rawan Da’as visited the Community Media Network (Radio al Balad and AmmanNet). Daoud Kuttab the director General

The Jordanian government has turned to its abusive "Crime Prevention Law" as a new pretext to arrest at least 150 activists, journalists, teachers, former members of parliament, and previously

Ahlan Simsim, the award-winning children’s show from the creators of Iftah Ya Simsim and Sesame Street shows around the world, will premiere a new season and introduce new character, Ameera, in time

Following the detention of two journalists on cybercrimes charges, the IPI global network urges Jordanian authorities to immediately cease the harassment of the media. The country’s cybercrime law