'Arrest of journalists illegal, contradicts protection of freedom of expression'

By JT - Jun 24,2020 - Last updated at Jun 24,2020

AMMAN — The Centre for Defending Freedom of Journalists (CDFJ) on Wednesday voiced "absolute rejection" of the continued arrest and detention of journalists and media personnel for the news they publish, according to a CDFJ statement.

The arrest of journalists "contradicts the Kingdom’s commitment to protect and preserve freedom of expression and the media", the statement said, adding that the arrest of media employees is against Article 114 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The CDFJ renewed its calls on the government to amend legislation that imposes restrictions on freedom of expression and the media that are not compatible with the international standards and agreements that Jordan has ratified.

The CDFJ called for the immediate release of Hassan Safeira, who was arrested on Tuesday, and Shadi Samhan, who was arrested last week.

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