Members of Jordan’s Darak forces (gendarmerie) stand on guard as protesters demonstrate against measures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 amidst concerns over the economy, in Amman, Jordan, 15 March 2021, KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP via Getty Images March 2021 in Middle East and North Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
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Egyptian security sources say that talks to normalise relations between Cairo and Ankara have slowed down, with Cairo having doubts about Turkey’s serious intent to withdraw its mercenaries from Libya and the extradition of Muslim Brotherhood leaders wanted by the Egyptian judiciary.
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Qatari newspapers voice solidarity with Jordan
By JT - Apr 06,2021 - Last updated at Apr 06,2021
AMMAN Qatari newspapers on Monday provided intensive coverage of the developments in Jordan over the last two days, voicing solidarity with the Kingdom, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Qatari newspapers devoted large space for the story on the phone call made by Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to His Majesty King Abdullah, during which Sheikh Tamim reiterated Doha’s readiness to offer all possible support to preserve Jordan’s security and stability.
Front pages of Qatari newspapers highlighted the “deeply rooted” Jordanian-Qatari relations and drew attention to the importance of Sheikh Tamim’s phone call.
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