Jordan Polls: Will Islamists Dominate Politics Now?

Islamist made a huge win in Jordan’s  20th parliamentary elections, registering a never-before number of seats the Kingdom’s bicameral legislature. The Kingdom’s Independent Election Commission (IEC), chairman Musa Maaytah, announced…

No School, Poor Mental Health

Lack of access to education is impacting children’s mental health, safety and development and risking their future prospects As children prepare for their first year and first day at school…

West Bank Journalists Need Protection From Israeli Violence

The Amman-based Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists condemns the ongoing violations committed by the Israeli occupation forces against journalists in the occupied West Bank. “What is happening in the…

Interior Ministry: Jordan Shooter is an ‘Individual Act’

Jordan’s Interior Ministry announced a Jordanian driver opened fire at the Allenby Crossing (King Hussein Bridge as it is called in Jordan and Al-Karamah Crossing as it is called on…