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Jordanian lawmakers have sought to license websites, which journalists have criticised but the government describe as necessary

September 12th, 2012 - 12:57 GMT

Controversial amendments passed in Jordanian lower house restricting journalists and internet

The Lower House on Tuesday passed the controversial amendments to the 2012 press and publications draft, requiring news websites to be licensed, which have been described as a return to the "martial law" era.