AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedia & Democracy: The EU Delegation backed Jordan’s independent media as “oxygen of democracy,” praising a five-point rise in the RSF index while warning about self-censorship, money pressure on small outlets, and safety risks for digital journalists. Community Voices: At Amman’s Community Media Network conference, Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet highlighted their second JTI certification from RSF, framing independent community radio as a tool for social peace. Religious Outreach: A Jordanian senator met the Evangelical Council after evangelicals were left out of earlier church talks, signaling a push to broaden participation in public religious events. Public Sector Move: Cabinet approved merging the Civil and Military Consumer Corporations to improve efficiency, pricing, and food security. Water Security Deal: Jordan and the US signed a $78.2m agreement to ready water networks for the National Water Carrier. Drug War Signals: Jordan’s renewed strikes against smugglers in southern Syria continue amid reports of major Captagon disruptions.
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