"Jordan’s king has endorsed a controversial new media law that critics say could
severely stifle online expression.
The law requires 400 news websites operated by Jordanians to register with the government and obtain licenses. It also gives authorities the power to block and censor the sites, and holds publishers and editors liable for posted comments.
The official Petra news agency says the law was endorsed late Monday by royal decree."
The law requires 400 news websites operated by Jordanians to register with the government and obtain licenses. It also gives authorities the power to block and censor the sites, and holds publishers and editors liable for posted comments.
The official Petra news agency says the law was endorsed late Monday by royal decree."
