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The country’s parliament is set to vet a controversial bill by the Information Ministry. Experts view it as a step backward for a country that guarantees more freedoms than other Gulf region states. If adopted, the bill would ban criticising top officials, including the crown prince.
Last month, Egyptian authorities extended the detention of the two Al Jazeera journalists for an additional 45 days.
Journalists who report on sexuality and gender issues are already the target of cyberstalking and threats.
Around 20 journalists have been arrested since the start of 2023.
The bill has been widely criticized as a tool for Jordanian authorities to clamp down on anyone criticizing the government.