Stories about Jordan from August, 2007
Beyond Borders: Bloggers Face off over Jordanian Treatment of Iraqi Travellers
The treatment of Iraqis at the Jordan's Queen Alia Airport has triggered a storm in the Middle Eastern blogosphere. What at first seemed to be a straight forward story of refugees being ill-treated by their neighbour's security guards has spawned into a Pan-Arab spat (the type of which is normally reserved for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict), writes Mohamed Nanabhay, who sifts through blogs to bring us what the uproar is all about.
Jordan Bans Chicken Shawarma
The Jordanian blogosphere is mourning a ban on the sale of chicken Shawarma - chicken or beef, tossed salad and tahini - all rolled in delicious pita bread. In another warning, a Jordanian blogger is calling on Israel to keep its hands off Arab food.
Jordan: Honour Killings Against the Wrong Sex
Honour killings are directed towards the wrong gender, writes Jordanian Hareega, who narrates a touching story about how a woman contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her husband.
The Plight of Iraqis in Jordan
Last of the Iraqis recalls how humiliation and terror replaced a long deserved holiday in Jordan in a moving post which chronicles the inhumane treatment Iraqis receive at the Amman Airport.
Jordan: Politics or Wrestling?
On internal politics in Jordan, blogger Khalaf asks: Is it politics or professional wrestling?
Jordan: Peace with Wardam
Jordanian Hareega makes peace with Batir Wardam, another blogger from Jordan.
Jordan: Wadi Rum Concert
Ibrahim Owais from Jordan is still excited about a concert he attended two weeks ago.
Jordan: An Encounter with Prince Charming
Jordanian Tololy met Prince Charming on her way from the US to Canada.
Sneak Preview of Jordanian Blogger Identities
Naseem Tarawneh from Jordan gives us a sneak preview of the identities of bloggers on the Jordanian blogosphere.
Jordan: Husband's Permission for a Passport
Natasha Tynes from Jordan wonders whether she still needs her husbands permission to apply for a passport.
Jordan: Ban Smoking in Public Places
Sugar Cubes from Jordan is urging her readers to sign a petition to ban smoking in public places.
Arabisto: Where Arab Americans Make a Difference
Arabisto is an Arab American blog where Arab Americans make a difference. This week I speak to founder Nadia Gergis who tells us about the site, why and how it started and the future it holds for them.
Jordan: Municipality Elections
Khalaf from Jordan writes about the Municipality elections in Jordan.
Jordanian Elections
Lina Ejeilat from Jordan writes about Jordanian elections.
