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Jordan 'anti-terrorism law' sparks concern, criticism

Sat Apr 26, 2014 08:21:16

Critics have warned the changes to Jordan's anti-terrorism law, including a broadened definition of terrorism and more severe punishments, could be used by authorities to silence opposition.

Jordan amends anti-terror law to face Syria fallout

Thu Apr 24, 2014 13:26:52

Controversial amendments to Jordan's anti-terrorism law seek to curb the influence of homegrown Al-Qaeda affiliated militants fighting the kingdom's northern neighbor Syria, analysts said.

Syria refugees face growing challenges in Jordan urban areas

Wed Apr 16, 2014 21:36:41

Syrian refugees in urban areas of Jordan are struggling to cope with inadequate housing, high debts, rising costs and educational challenges for their children, a global relief agency says.

Jordan says it destroyed combat vehicles crossing from Syria

Wed Apr 16, 2014 19:53:32

Jordanian air force fighter jets have destroyed a number of combat vehicles as they tried to cross into the kingdom from war-ravaged Syria, the army says.

Jordan police kills Syrian refugee in Zaatari camp

Sun Apr 6, 2014 09:53:21

At least one Syrian refugee has been killed in Jordan's sprawling Zaatari camp when clashes erupted between hundreds of refugees and security forces, residents say.

Jordanian forces sent to Bahrain to quell protests: leaked document

Thu Apr 3, 2014 18:17:23

An important classified document recently leaked shows that around 500 Jordanian security forces are in Bahrain to help the Al Khalifa regime's crackdown on the prodemocracy demonstrations.

Jordanians demand closure of Israeli embassy

Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:51:49

Jordanians have held protest rallies to urge authorities to shut down the Israeli embassy in Amman following the killing of a Jordanian judge by Israeli soldiers.

Jordan king slams Israel on deportation plan

Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:03:16

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has hit out at Israelis who say that a Palestinian state already exists and that it is located in Jordan, the Arabic language Al-Hayat newspaper reports.

Jordan condemns Israel 'escalation' in holly Al-Aqsa

Mon Mar 17, 2014 18:19:13

Jordan Monday condemned what it called Israeli "escalation" in the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in occupied al-Quds, after a far-right Israeli minister visited the plaza, warning it could cause further violence at the site.

Thousands protest Israel in Jordan over judge killing

Fri Mar 14, 2014 18:35:31

Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Jordan over the killing of a Jordanian judge.

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