AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedia Freedom in Jordan: The EU Delegation says independent, professional media is “oxygen of democracy,” backing Jordan’s community outlets like Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet while warning that regulation, money pressure, and online journalist safety still threaten free expression. Community Media Network: Radio Al-Balad director Etaf Al-Rudan opened the Tawasul 2026-linked regional conference, stressing independent media as a tool against sectarian and identity conflict, and said AmmanNet and Radio Al-Balad again earned Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative certification. Yemen Detainee Deal: UN-brokered talks in Amman secured the release of more than 1,600 detainees, with the UN and GCC calling it a humanitarian step and urging further progress. Regional Security: The Maldives co-sponsored a UN Security Council draft on the Strait of Hormuz, urging de-escalation and respect for maritime law. Jordan’s Economy Watch: Amman Stock Exchange activity rose last week, and customs clearance firms processed 310,567 declarations in the first four months.
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