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Home Jordan News Jordan frees 8 prominent government critics from detention 07-02-2017 02:57 PM Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Relatives and a defense lawyer say eight prominent government critics are free on bail after a month in detention. The men were jailed on charges of incitement, after they protested on social media against tax hikes and the government’s purported failure to punish corruption. The case highlights Jordan’s “red lines” in public debate, at a time when the U.S.-allied kingdom faces growing security threats and an economic downturn. *AP

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Jordan frees 8 prominent government critics from detention

07-02-2017 02:57 PM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Relatives and a defense lawyer say eight prominent government critics are free on bail after a month in detention.

The men were jailed on charges of incitement, after they protested on social media against tax hikes and the government’s purported failure to punish corruption.

The case highlights Jordan’s “red lines” in public debate, at a time when the U.S.-allied kingdom faces growing security threats and an economic downturn.

*AP

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