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Ad-Dustour, journal jordanien, est cette année en tête de notre classement, détrônant Al Ghad, premier journal de la liste de 2018 et absent de ...
loi contre le cybercrime en 2015
Ad-Dustour, journal jordanien, est cette année en tête de notre classement, détrônant Al Ghad, premier journal de la liste de 2018 et absent de celle de cette année. Ce recul peut s’expliquer par la liberté de la presse (ou plutôt son absence) dans la plus grande partie de la région ANMO, en particulier en Jordanie. Selon Reporters sans frontières, le gouvernement impose systématiquement l’obligation de silence à certaines sociétés dont la couverture médiatique est indésirable. Le gouvernement jordanien a également fait passer une <anchor>loi contre le cybercrime en 2015</anchor>, imposant des peines de prison aux cyberjournalistes publiant sur les réseaux sociaux des contenus allant à l’encontre du statu quo. C’est ainsi que des journaux tels qu’Ad-Dustour et Al Ra’i (cinquième position), tous deux favorables au gouvernement, peuvent plus facilement promouvoir leur contenu en ligne sans crainte d’un retour de manivelle.
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132/ 180

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146/ 180

Score : 42.79

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125

47.71

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34.64

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152

37.74

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164

32.20

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Jordan is known for its political stability in contrast to neighbouring countries. Nevertheless, the kingdom continues to restrict press freedom. Media professionals censor themselves and respect the implicit red lines around certain subjects.

## Media landscape

Jordan’s media are not very independent. There are many public TV channels such as _Al-Mamlaka_, and the privately owned _Roya TV_ has many viewers. There are also several state-owned, privately owned and community radio stations, as well as independent news sites such as _7iber_ and _Aramram_.

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The authorities control the media by appointing their editors (including those of _Jordan TV_, the _Petra News Agency,_ and the _Al-Dustour_ and _Al-Rai_ newspapers) and by controlling their finances. Some media are controlled by the military or the municipality, which gives them certain privileges such as the ability to cover a particular part of the country. Prosecutors often prevent the media from covering subjects of a public interest nature, such as corruption and criminal activity.

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The authorities can prosecute journalists and force them to pay heavy fines, while the Broadcasting Commission imposes exorbitant fees for their licences. Due to lack of financial resources, privately owned media outlets, especially those not controlled by the authorities, struggle to survive. Some choose not to criticise private sector companies and public figures in order to obtain funding.

## Sociocultural context

The Jordanian population is made up of diverse community groups such as Palestinians, Christians, Druze, Circassians and Armenians, but this pluralism is poorly represented in the media. Journalists find it increasingly difficult to tackle some subjects, especially those related to women.

## Safety

Journalists are subject to close surveillance by intelligence services and are required to join the state-controlled Jordanian Press Association. They are subjected to additional pressure in the form of frequent interrogations, after which they are released on the condition they do not reveal details of investigations relating to sensitive subjects.

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[Jordan’s cybercrime law is a tool for repressing journalists\
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Quatre journalistes ont été condamnés sous le coup de la loi sur la cybercriminalité adoptée il y a un an, en septembre 2023.](/en/jordan-s-cybercrime-law-tool-repressing-journalists)

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02.08.2024

[Jordan: Journalist Ahmad Hassan al-Zoubi must be released and cybercrime law repealed\
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Journalist Ahmad Hassan al-Zoubi, who was arrested on July 2, is serving a one-year prison sentence for posting a message on social media criticising the government.](/en/jordan-journalist-ahmad-hassan-al-zoubi-must-be-released-and-cybercrime-law-repealed)

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As diplomatic relations warm between Bashar al-Assad and neighbouring leaders, Syrian reporters exiled to Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Türkiye face the threat of deportation to Syria, where they risk imprisonment and even death.](/en/syrian-journalists-threatened-neighbouring-states-syria-remains-second-most-dangerous-country-world)

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