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Ammon
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Minister calls citizens 'not to panic' amid escalating regional conflict
Ammon News - Minister of Interior, Mazen Faraya, called on Jordanians to follow the instructions of security agencies amid the escalating tensions in the kingdom's airspace due to the exchange of airstrikes between Iran and the Israeli occupation, stressing that there is no need to panic. While visiting the King Hussein Bridge on Saturday, Faraya said that Jordan's destiny is to be part of the region, with the Jordanian Armed Forces protecting the Kingdom's borders by land, air, and sea. The security agencies have instructed citizens on how to deal with any fallout resulting from the exchange of fire, and Jordanian citizens have shown great understanding and cooperation with these instructions, the minister added. Faraya stressed that there is no need to panic or fear, and that all that is required is to follow the instructions issued successively by the security services, whether through sirens or the guidelines announced by the Public Security Directorate regarding how to handle various situations.
Jordan News
22-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Faraya Praises Anti-Narcotics Department's Efforts in Addiction Treatment - Jordan News
Jordan's Minister of Interior, Mazen Faraya, accompanied by Public Security Director Major General Dr. Obaidallah Maaytah, visited the Addiction Treatment Center run by the Anti-Narcotics Department on Thursday to review its ongoing efforts in providing medical, therapeutic, and social services to individuals seeking recovery from drug addiction. اضافة اعلان During the visit, Minister Faraya emphasized the importance of implementing Royal directives to intensify national efforts in combating drug abuse, strengthening cooperation among relevant institutions, and encouraging individuals struggling with addiction to seek treatment. He commended the pioneering role of the Public Security Directorate in establishing a specialized treatment center offering advanced psychological and therapeutic services. The center also provides post-treatment follow-up and care, all free of charge and funded by the PSD, reflecting a strong belief in the value of dedicated rehabilitation facilities for drug users. Faraya also praised the confidential procedures at the center, noting that the strict privacy surrounding treatment helps encourage individuals and families to seek help voluntarily, without fear of legal repercussions—thus increasing chances of recovery and reintegration into society. Major General Maaytah reaffirmed the PSD's continued commitment to field, awareness, and treatment efforts within the framework of the National Anti-Drug Strategy. He announced plans to establish two new treatment centers in northern and southern Jordan, in addition to creating dedicated treatment units inside correctional facilities, similar to the one at Birayn Rehabilitation Center. The visit included a tour of the center's medical, rehabilitation, and recreational facilities. Officials were briefed on treatment protocols, recovery programs, and the step-by-step rehabilitation process. The center has already provided services to hundreds of individuals, significantly improving the well-being of many families.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood opposition group
Photo credit- AP The Jordanian Interior Ministry said the Islamist opposition group had been linked to a sabotage plot. The group has operated legally for decades, though it is banned in other Arab countries. The Jordanian Interior Ministry outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood , the country's most prominent opposition group, on Wednesday, closing its offices and confiscating its assets. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said the decision was a response to a sabotage plot to which a son of one of the group's leaders had been linked and would take immediate effect. What did Jordan say about the Muslim Brotherhood ban? "It has been decided to ban all activities of the so-called Muslim Brotherhood and to consider any [of its] activity a violation of the provisions of the law," Faraya said, adding that any promoters of the group's ideology would be held accountable by law. "It has been proven that members of the group operate in the dark and engage in activities that could destabilize the country," read an Interior Ministry statement. "Members of the dissolved Muslim Brotherhood have tampered with security and national unity, and disrupted security and public order." The ban extends to anything that is published by the group. Following the announcement, police surrounded and searched the party's headquarters in the capital, Amman. What is the Muslim Brotherhood? The Muslim Brotherhood, which is banned in many Arab countries, has operated legally in Jordan for decades. Its Sunni Islamist ideology and stated goal of establishing a caliphate under sharia law enjoys grass-roots support in major urban centers in Jordan. The political arm of the Brotherhood in Jordan, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), made significant gains in parliamentary elections in September, tapping into anger over Israel's war against Hamas to win 31 out of 138 seats. "The Jordanian people have given us their trust by voting for us," said IAF leader Wael al-Saqqa at the time – although turnout was measured at just 32%. Murad Adailah, the head of the Muslim Brotherhood, said the IAF's victory amounted to a "popular referendum" endorsing the group's support for the Palestinian militant group Hamas . The movement says it publicly renounced violence decades ago and now claims to pursue its Islamist aims using peaceful means. But opponents maintain that it is a terrorist organization and it is listed as such in Egypt , where it originated in the 1920s.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots
Jordan's government has banned the Muslim Brotherhood a week after it said members of the Islamist group had been arrested on suspicion of planning rocket and drone attacks. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya told a news conference that all of the Brotherhood's offices would be closed and its assets confiscated, and that any activities would be considered illegal. There was no immediate response from the Brotherhood, which denied any links to the alleged attack plots. It is not clear how the ban will affect the group's political arm, the Islamic Action Front, which is the largest opposition group in parliament. But its headquarters was raided by police following Faraya's announcement. The IAF's secretary general, Wael Saqqa, insisted that it was an independent political party, explaining that it had "no relationship with any other organisational body". "We always declare that we are committed to order, the law, and the provisions of the constitution," he said. In 2020, Jordan's top court ruled that the Brotherhood was "dissolved" because it had not settled its legal status. However, the group continued its political and other activities, and the IAF participated in last year's parliamentary elections, winning 31 out of the 138 seats. Arrests in Jordan over rocket and drone plots Last week, Jordan's General Intelligence Department said it had arrested 16 people suspected of planning attacks aimed at "targeting national security, sowing chaos and sabotage". They involved possession of explosives and automatic weapons, the manufacture of rockets, the concealment of one rocket ready to be launched, a project to manufacture drones, and the training of individuals both in Jordan and abroad, it said. Faraya claimed during Wednesday's news conference that members of the Brotherhood "operate in the shadows and engage in activities that could undermine stability and security". Authorities had found "explosives and weapons transported between Jordanian cities and stored in residential areas", as well as covert rocket manufacturing facilities and training and recruitment operations, he alleged. He also said Brotherhood members had attempted to remove and destroy documents from their headquarters "in an effort to conceal their activities and suspicious affiliations". The group has denied having any involvement in, or knowledge of, the alleged attack plot and stressed that it is "committed to its peaceful approach". The Brotherhood was founded in Egypt almost 100 years ago and has local branches across the world. One of its aims is to create a state ruled by Islamic law, or Sharia. It is outlawed in Egypt and several Arab countries, whose governments see it as a threat.
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots
Jordan's government has banned the Muslim Brotherhood a week after it said members of the Islamist group had been arrested on suspicion of planning rocket and drone Minister Mazen al-Faraya told a news conference that all of the Brotherhood's offices would be closed and its assets confiscated, and that any activities would be considered was no immediate response from the Brotherhood, which denied any links to the alleged attack is not clear how the ban will affect the group's political arm, the Islamic Action Front, which is the largest opposition group in parliament. But its headquarters was raided by police following Faraya's announcement. The IAF's secretary general, Wael Saqqa, insisted that it was an independent political party, explaining that it had "no relationship with any other organisational body"."We always declare that we are committed to order, the law, and the provisions of the constitution," he 2020, Jordan's top court ruled that the Brotherhood was "dissolved" because it had not settled its legal the group continued its political and other activities, and the IAF participated in last year's parliamentary elections, winning 31 out of the 138 seats. Last week, Jordan's General Intelligence Department said it had arrested 16 people suspected of planning attacks aimed at "targeting national security, sowing chaos and sabotage".They involved possession of explosives and automatic weapons, the manufacture of rockets, the concealment of one rocket ready to be launched, a project to manufacture drones, and the training of individuals both in Jordan and abroad, it claimed during Wednesday's news conference that members of the Brotherhood "operate in the shadows and engage in activities that could undermine stability and security".Authorities had found "explosives and weapons transported between Jordanian cities and stored in residential areas", as well as covert rocket manufacturing facilities and training and recruitment operations, he also said Brotherhood members had attempted to remove and destroy documents from their headquarters "in an effort to conceal their activities and suspicious affiliations".The group has denied having any involvement in, or knowledge of, the alleged attack plot and stressed that it is "committed to its peaceful approach". The Brotherhood was founded in Egypt almost 100 years ago and has local branches across the world. One of its aims is to create a state ruled by Islamic law, or is outlawed in Egypt and several Arab countries, whose governments see it as a threat.
