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A Royal committee had suggested abolishing the article in February and the government endorsed the decision shortly afterwards. (File/Photo)

August 1st, 2017 - 10:02 GMT

Activists in Jordan Protest Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Their Victims

Article 308, which is scheduled to be debated by Lower House members in the Jordanian parliament, allows sexual assault perpetrators to escape punishment if they marry their victims.

November 9th, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

Jordan: Flooding reveals widespread infrastructure problems

November 6th, 2015 - 11:30 GMT

Flash floods kill up to four people in Jordan

March 17th, 2015 - 07:36 GMT

Jordan to manage Syrian refugee aid through trust fund

Social Development Ministry Secretary General Omar Hamzah made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour to the ministry.

June 25th, 2014 - 10:30 GMT

Reem Abu Hassan latest

Activists in Jordan Protest Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Their Victims

Jordan: Flooding reveals widespread infrastructure problems

Flash floods kill up to four people in Jordan

Jordan to manage Syrian refugee aid through trust fund

Jordan to introduce Ramadan stipend for underprivileged families