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Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Authorities launch crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood following official ban
Security personnel stand in front of the headquarters of the Islamic Action Front party in Amman on Wednesday (Al Mamlakah TV photo) -CCU, JMC warn public, media against engagement with disbanded group -Under new regulations, publishing, sharing, commenting on content related to group is now illegal AMMAN — Following the Ministry of Interior's announcement on banning the Muslim Brotherhood, authorities have launched a wide-ranging crackdown on all activities linked to the disbanded group, reinforcing earlier court rulings that declared the organisation illegal. Earlier on Wednesday, Interior Minister Mazen Farayah said the government would move immediately to enforce the law against the group, which he described as an "illegal entity". Farayah stressed that any action taken in the name of the dissolved group would be treated as a violation of the law and subject to prosecution. The Cybercrime Unit of (CCU) the Public Security Directorate issued a public warning to social media users, urging them to refrain from publishing, promoting, sharing or commenting on content related to banned or unlicensed organisations, including the Muslim Brotherhood. In its statement, the unit said that violations would be dealt with strictly in accordance with the Cybercrime Law and the Penal Code, stressing the need for full compliance with the legal framework governing online behaviour. "The CCU will not tolerate any violations and will take the necessary legal action against violators in accordance with the Cyber Crime Law and the Jordanian Penal Code," Police Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amer Sartawi said. "We urge social media users to fully abide by the law by refraining from publishing, promoting, sharing or commenting on any material as stipulated in the law and under legal prosecution," Sartawi told The Jordan Times. The Jordan Media Commission (JMC) issued a circular prohibiting any media engagement with the disbanded group or publication, broadcast or rebroadcast of materials related to the Muslim Brotherhood. It warned that any media outlet or platform that violates the regulations will face legal consequences in accordance with the law.
Jordan News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Cybercrime Unit Warns Against Publishing Content Related to the Muslim Brotherhood - Jordan News
The Cybercrime Unit has warned social media users against publishing or promoting content related to banned or unlicensed associations or groups, including the so-called Muslim Brotherhood, which has been dissolved by final judicial rulings. اضافة اعلان In a statement issued today, the unit stressed that the enforcement of the law will be strict and uncompromising, and legal action will be taken against violators in accordance with the Cybercrime Law and the Jordanian Penal Code. The unit urged social media users to fully comply with the provisions of both laws and to refrain from violating them through publishing, promoting, reposting, sharing, or commenting—warning that such actions could lead to legal accountability.
Roya News
11-03-2025
- Roya News
Crackdown on begging: 335 arrested since start of Ramadan
The Ministry of Social Development announced that its Anti-Vagrancy Unit has apprehended 335 beggars since the beginning of Ramadan on March 1. According to the ministry, a total of 1,820 individuals have been detained for begging since the start of the year, following 1,150 campaigns conducted across the kingdom. The ministry emphasized that efforts to combat begging are being intensified during Ramadan, with teams operating around the clock in commercial areas, traffic intersections, and public spaces. These campaigns are carried out in coordination with the Public Security Directorate (PSD) and judicial authorities. Additionally, the ministry has instructed affiliated charities to ramp up awareness campaigns on the issue, stressing that begging is a punishable offense under Article 389 of the Jordanian Penal Code. Citizens can report cases of begging through the ministry's hotline at 0793344330.
Jordan News
11-03-2025
- Jordan News
Ministry of Social Development: 335 Beggars Caught Since the Start of Ramadan - Jordan News
Ministry of Social Development: 335 Beggars Caught Since the Start of Ramadan The Anti-Begging Unit of the Ministry of Social Development has apprehended 335 beggars since the beginning of Ramadan, bringing the total number of individuals caught this year to 1,820 through 1,150 campaigns conducted across the kingdom. اضافة اعلان The ministry stated to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Tuesday that it has intensified its anti-begging campaigns during the holy month, with teams operating around the clock in markets, traffic signals, and public spaces. These efforts are conducted in coordination with Public Security Directorate and judicial authorities. The ministry urged citizens to avoid giving money to beggars and instead direct their donations to officially approved charities and fundraising campaigns. Additionally, the ministry has instructed charitable organizations under its supervision to increase awareness efforts about the dangers and legal consequences of begging. It emphasized that begging is a criminal offense under Article 389 of the Jordanian Penal Code. For reports or complaints regarding begging cases, citizens can contact the hotline at 0793344330.
