Jordan
Beleaguered Jordan will squeeze opposition space
Renewed teacher protests highlight rising economic, health, foreign policy and social pressures
JordanAmman may step up repression if teacher rallies widen
A legal gag blocks reporting after the closure of an activist union and leaders’ arrests
JordanJordanian Brotherhood ban may be mainly symbolic
The country’s top court has declared the main branch of the Muslim Brotherhood to be dissolved
JordanJordanian insecurity fears will rise
News of a foiled plot by IS sympathisers surfaces as the kingdom faces potential sources of destabilisation
JordanIsrael will weigh foreign response in annexation plans
A new government has been sworn in, ending months of deadlock, and possible annexation moves are high up the agenda
IsraelCOVID-19 will further set back Jordan’s reform efforts
The government has somewhat eased its harsh lockdown in a bid to revive the economy
JordanJordanian economic fears drive push to lift lockdown
The country is gradually relaxing its containment measures to combat the spread of COVID-19
JordanPoor states like Jordan will have to curb curfew goals
As other countries impose lockdowns, Amman is forced to lift restrictions
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