A Jordanian court sentences investigative journalist Hiba Abu Taha to a year in prison
By Kouthar Sambo A Jordanian court has sentenced investigative journalist Hiba Abu Taha to a year in prison and imposed a fine of 5,000 Jordanian dinars (R124,459.41). This comes after her publication of a report over Jordanian companies involved in relations with Israel amid the ongoing aggression in Gaza and the West Bank. Motivated by the country’s Cybercrime Law, the court's decision has resulted in concerns about press freedom in […]
