Tag: Security

Workshop on Whistleblowers and Witness Protection

Amman — To enhance whistleblower and witness protection, the Jordan Transparency Center (JTC) held a workshop on Thursday, December 8, at the Hassan Cultural Center in Marj area in the southern governorate of Karak. The efforts are part of a project implemented in cooperation with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The workshop focused … Continue reading Workshop on Whistleblowers and Witness Protection →

Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers

Amman — A Border Guard captain, Muhammad Khodayrat, lost his life, and three soldiers were wounded while confronting smugglers on the northeastern borders this morning. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army said smugglers opened fire on a Border Guard patrol on the northeastern borders, and soldiers returned fire, compelling the smugglers … Continue reading Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers →

Police Arrests Primary Suspect in Wednesday’s Shooting

Amman — Police arrested the primary suspect, a man, who allegedly shot and killed a male victim in his early 20s in Mashari area, northern Jordan Valley, on Wednesday and fled the scene, the Public Security Department spokesperson said. A special team was tasked with locating the suspect. The team managed to locate the suspect's … Continue reading Police Arrests Primary Suspect in Wednesday’s Shooting →

Jordan Represented in Arab Police and Security Leaders 45th Conference

Tunis — Gen. Moatasem Abu Shattal, deputy director of the Public Security Directorate (PSD), and other high ranking police officers represent Jordan in the 45th Conference of Arab Police and Security Leaders, which opened today to discuss means to enhance pan-Arab cooperation in the security field. In his opening speech, Tunisian Minister of Interior, Tawfiq … Continue reading Jordan Represented in Arab Police and Security Leaders 45th Conference →

Jordan Participates in 12th Bosphorus Summit

Istanbul — Minister of Public Works and Housing, Yahya Kasbi, on Monday took part in the 12th Bosphorus Summit in Turkey's commercial capital Istanbul. The two-day event, organized by the International Cooperation Platform (ICP), is held under the theme of "Challenges for a Better World," with top officials, experts and academics discussing foreign economic relations, … Continue reading Jordan Participates in 12th Bosphorus Summit →

First Euro-Arab Border Security Conference Opens in Amman

Amman — The first edition of an Arab-European border security conference was launched in Amman on Wednesday, aiming to open bridges of regional and global dialogues on managing border security and responding to a range of security risks and emerging crimes. The first Euro-Arab Border Security Conference is organized by the European Border and Coast … Continue reading First Euro-Arab Border Security Conference Opens in Amman →