Cases of harrassment, torture, imprisonment, assault and religious persecution in Jordan:

July 1, 2008:(Human Rights Watch)– Jordanian Prime Minister Nader Dahabi should withdraw two new draft laws on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and public assembly from consideration by parliament, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the prime minister. The draft law on NGOs would further expand the government’s wide control over establishing, operating, and funding NGOs. The draft law on assembly would continue to restrict Jordanians’ right to congregate, requiring the Ministry of Interior’s approval for meetings that discuss “public policies.” Click here to read more.

June 18, 2008: (MEMRI) In the wake of the growing tensions between Copts and Muslims in Egypt, which were precipitated by the murder of four Copts in Alexandria and by violent attacks on Copts by Muslims in Upper Egypt, former Jordanian information minister Salah Al-Qallab published an article in which he called for peaceful coexistence between the majority Muslim population and Christian communities in the Middle East. Click here to read more.

June 9, 2008: (Assist News Service) Baptists from around the world will soon have their own designated site upon which to celebrate the baptism of Jesus. Cilck here to read more. The government of Jordan has designated a plot of land for the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) for such a site.

April 24, 2008: (Compass Direct News) – On trial for converting from Islam to Christianity, a Jordanian man may lose legal custody of his children and have his marriage annulled if found guilty of “apostasy.” Mohammad Abbad, 40, fled Jordan last month after Muslims violently attacked him and his 10-year-old son in their home and his father sued him on charges of apostasy, or leaving Islam. Click here to read more.

April 8, 2008: (Human Rights Watch) - The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) transferred at least 14 terrorist suspects to Jordanian custody for interrogation and torture since the September 11, 2001 attacks, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. Click here to read more.

February 26,2008: (Compass Direct News) – Jordan has continued deporting foreign evangelical pastors, as the government last week admitted to expelling foreigners for “illegal” missionary activities. Acting Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh told the Jordanian parliament on Wednesday (February 20) that authorities had expelled missionaries operating “under the cover of doing charitable work,” suggesting that evangelistic activity is illegal in Jordan. Click here to read more.

Jordan should withdraw new laws on NGOs says HR group

ordanian minister calls for peace between Christians Muslims following Egypt's riot.

Jordan designates site for celebrating Jesus' baptism

Jordanian accused of apostasy may lose custody of his children

CIA sent suspects for torture to Jordan

Jordan deports Christians.