A respected lawyer, she focused on the victims of domestic violence and also worked hard to change discriminatory laws.
Tag: Jordan
On Syria’s Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes
Powerful associates of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, are making and selling captagon, an illegal amphetamine, creating a new narcostate on the Mediterranean.
For Many Members of the Arab American Diaspora, Mansaf Offers a Taste of Home
The traditional Bedouin dish of bread, rice, lamb and yogurt is a talisman of identity in Jordan — and in various communities in suburban Detroit.
Jordan’s King Among Leaders Accused of Amassing Secret Property Empire
A leak of nearly 12 million files suggested King Abdullah II was among 35 current and former leaders to use secret shell companies to hide their wealth.
Two Jordanians Sentenced to Prison in Plot Against Monarchy
A closed court sentenced a former confidant to Jordan’s king and adviser to the Saudi crown prince, along with a cousin of the monarch, to 15 years in prison.
Royal Drama Unfolds in Court, but a Prince at the Center of It Is Absent
Two prominent figures are on trial in Jordan accused of plotting to destabilize the kingdom. One is an adviser to Saudi Arabia’s leader, and the Saudis have been trying to disrupt the trial.
Protesters in Jordan march to the Israeli border in support of Palestinians.
Before the protesters could reach the demarcation line, however, the riot police blocked their path.
Royal Rivalry Bares Social Tensions Behind Jordan’s Stable Veneer
The standoff between King Abdullah II and his half brother, Prince Hamzah, wasn’t just palace intrigue. It hinted at Saudi meddling and highlighted wider tensions within Jordan’s complex society.
Jordan’s King Says Royal Family Rift Is Over
The government has accused King Abdullah II’s half brother, Prince Hamzah, of undermining national security, and arrested several of his associates.
As Jordan Seeks to Quell Royal Feud, Allies of Prince Remain in Detention
The country’s royal family said Prince Hamzah had now pledged his loyalty to King Abdullah II. The government banned news outlets and social media users from discussing the rare public show of conflict.