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· September, 2016
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Countries in Middle East & North Africa 
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Stories about Jordan from September, 2016

28 September 2016

Jordanian Government Ignores Public Backlash, Signs Gas Deal With Israel

Written by Tara ·

Despite significant opposition, Jordan signs controversial gas deal with Israel. Protests planned for this Friday could determine the agreement's future.

26 September 2016

Jordanian Authorities Impose Media Gag After Writer's Killing

Written by Afef Abrougui ·
Advox

Jordanian authorities have banned media coverage of the assassination of Nahed Hattar, a writer who was shot dead on September 25 by a gunman in the capital Amman.

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