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Jordan Times
6 days ago
- Jordan Times
Interior Ministry allows land travel to Syria without prior permits
Vehicles are seen in this undated photo on the Jaber border crossing with Syria (Al Mamlaka TV photo) AMMAN — The Interior Ministry has allowed Jordanians to travel overland to Syria through the Jaber border crossing without a prior approval, provided there are no security-related restrictions. According to a document from the ministry seen by the government-owned Al Mamlaka TV, land travel to Syria is now allowed but has to be only via public transportation, not private vehicles. Interior Minister Mazen Faraya had ordered the closure of the Jaber border crossing, opposite the Syrian Nasib crossing, on December 6, 2024, due to the security situation in southern Syria. On March 23, the Ministry of Interior, in coordination with relevant authorities, decided to resume 24-hour operations at the crossing.
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.
Jordan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Gov't demands disclosure of assets linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood
Ministry of Social Development (Al Mamlaka TV photo) AMMAN — The committee entrusted with dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan urged any person who owns any assets belonging to the entity to contact them within a month to rectify their status. The committee's call was made based on the Court of Cassation's decision in February 2020, to consider the Muslim Brotherhood society that was established June 16, 1953 legally dissolved. 'Individuals who own assets that is affiliated with the dissolved Muslim Brotherhood society should contact the designated committee that was established by the Ministry of Social Development within one month,' secretary general of the Ministry of Social Development, head of the committee, said. Otherwise 'these individuals will be held accountable under the law,' he said in a circular obtained by The Jordan Times. On April 23, Interior Minister Mazen Faraya announced the immediate enforcement of the law provisions on the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood by considering it an illegal association. 'We decided to close all headquarters or premises that are used by the Muslim Brotherhood or sites that are shared with other entities, under penalty of legal accountability,' Faraya said at the time. He also announced during a press conference the banning of all activities related to the so-called Muslim Brotherhood and considered it an illegal association. Faraya called on the committee that is entrusted with seizing all assets related to the Muslim Brotherhood to expedite the process in accordance with the law. The minister also stressed that membership in the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood is prohibited, as well as the spreading of its ideologies. He added that legal action will be taken against any individual or entity if the current investigations into the terror-related cases that were announced last week prove that there are connections with the suspects or the alleged plots. On April 15, the General Intelligence Department (GID) announced that 16 men, including some who were members of the Muslim Brotherhood, allegedly planned to cause chaos and sabotage acts in Jordan. The group was charged with terrorism and manufacturing explosive substances against the suspects involved in alleged plots targeting Jordan's national security. The GID had said that the 16 men were arrested following close intelligence monitoring since 2021. Their alleged plans included manufacturing short-range rockets using local tools as well as tools imported for illegal purposes, possession of explosives and firearms, concealing a rocket ready to be deployed, planning to manufacture drones and recruiting and training operatives in Jordan as well as training them abroad, the GID said. The interior minister said during the press briefing that on the day the authorities announced the arrest of the 16 individuals, Muslim Brotherhood members destroyed a large number of documents in an attempt to hide their suspicious activities and connections. Some of the suspects appeared on national television, where they reportedly confessed to their affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood and their alleged roles in manufacturing missiles, drones and recruiting others to join them.
Ammon
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Interior minister orders to release 390 administrative detainees
Ammon News - Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya instructed on Tuesday the administrative governors to release 390 administrative detainees, ahead of Eid to a press release from the Ministry, this decision was made after considering their files and ensuring that their release does not pose any threat to their lives or the security and public order of the country, and to enable them to resume their normal life with their families.
Arab Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Jordan missed key international gains due to 'Muslim Brotherhood'
JORDANIAN security authorities quietly dismantled a subversive network affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood Group, according to Interior Minister Mazen Faraya. He stated that the plot aimed to undermine the constitutional structure and the very existence of the Kingdom of Jordan. This stance by the Muslim Brotherhood is not out of context, but rather a continuation of the group's broader destabilizing agenda – one that began in 2011 and has played out across several countries, including Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. This attitude by the Muslim Brotherhood is not an isolated occurrence; rather, it marks a new chapter in the group's ongoing campaign of chaos that began in 2011, starting from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, and beyond. Throughout its history, the Muslim Brotherhood Group has been widely known throughout the Arab world for its attempts to undermine national security in pursuit of controlling one Arab country, using it as a springboard to influence others. The group exploited the Mohamed Bouazizi incident in Tunisia to fuel public outrage and transform it into a full-blown revolution that ultimately led to the overthrow of the regime. That single spark was enough to topple several regimes, most notably in Egypt, the cornerstone of Arab national security. The 1952 coup in Egypt is another example, as it served as a gateway for regime changes throughout the Arab world and ushered in waves of regional instability. Time and again, the same justification was used: defending the Palestinian issue and liberating Palestine. Many innocent people were misled by these lies, which allowed the Muslim Brotherhood to secure a strong foothold in political movements. They entered parliaments, joined governments, and eventually rose to power in Egypt following the January 25, 2011 uprising. However, the group began digging its own grave through acts of brutality, torture, and efforts to dominate the economy and state institutions. Their true intentions were revealed in messages exchanged between Mohamed Morsi and Tel Aviv, which revealed plans to cede certain territories as part of a scheme to relocate Gaza's population to Sinai. This betrayal prompted the Egyptian people, supported by the Army, to rise up just one year later, overthrowing the Muslim Brotherhood's rule and reclaiming Egypt's stability from the grip of chaos. In this context, it is important to emphasize the Muslim Brotherhood's relationship with the West and the various services it provided in exchange for the West's control over the resources of the Arab world. As a result, when the Gulf states began to approach the Muslim Brotherhood with caution, especially after the scandal involving the 'Kuwaiti Brotherhood' and their power grab during the Iraqi invasion, it marked the first step toward liberating the region from the grip of this evil group. Subsequently, some Gulf countries decided to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and classify it as a terrorist group. Over the past few years, Jordan has found itself at the center of the storm, particularly after the so-called 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' which brought widespread destruction to Gaza and the West Bank and resulted in the deaths of thousands. It was a clear attempt to undermine the Palestinian cause and obstruct the two-state solution, which was on the verge of being realized. The discovery of the Brotherhood's chaotic cell in Jordan is the result of relentless efforts by the government, particularly King Abdullah II, to prevent the Kingdom from becoming a battleground for regional disputes. This was notably reflected in the revelation of a direct connection between the Muslim Brotherhood, Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah, as well as Hamas's quick request for Amman to release the members of the cell. This reveals the new face of the Muslim Brotherhood's long-standing agenda. Jordan serves as a strategic link in the region, and it is widely understood that there have been ongoing attempts to destabilize the country to gain access to the Gulf states. This is especially significant since the 1994 Wadi Araba Agreement, which was primarily designed to establish an economic and industrial zone through a US-Jordanian-Israeli partnership, thus opening the door to Arab North Africa and the rest of the Middle East. Over the years, the Muslim Brotherhood has consistently attempted to disrupt any progress in this regard by using its MPs to block the ratification of laws aimed at strengthening Jordan's economy and development, or by agitating the Jordanian street.
