Journalist Ahmed Hassan Al-Zoubi released
Al-Zoubi’s case reveals the misuse of the Cybercrime Law to suppress online free expression.
Jordan’s cybercrime law is a tool for repressing journalists
“The four convictions already handed down illustrate the climate of fear that the kingdom is trying to instill in the profession.” — RSF
Solidarity grows for detained Jordanian journalist Ahmed Hassan Al-Zoubi
Activists demand Al-Zoubi’s release, slamming the government’s attempt to silence him for his online free expression.
Jordan: Journalist Ahmed al-Zoubi jailed 11 months after conviction under cybercrime law
“Jordanian authorities are stepping up censorship and arrests of journalists instead of allowing them to express themselves freely.”
Jordanian authorities crack down on online speech during the war on Gaza, illegally arrest detainees’ family members
Authorities have used the Cybercrime Law to suppress citizens’ freedom of expression, launching an arrest campaign targeting activists.
Jordanian reporter gets one year in prison under draconian new cybercrime law
Jordan has seen a surge in harassment of journalists, including arrests, censorship and intimidation since December 2023.
Jordanian authorities shut down Al-Yarmouk TV station
Al-Yarmouk said that it had filed for a Jordanian license that was yet to be approved.
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.