Arab Journalists Union praises Jordan's decision to cancel jail sentences against journalists

Originally published April 25, 2003

The Arab Journalists Union (AJU) praised Jordan's decision to cancel jail sentences against journalists.

AJU described as a "positive step" the Jordanian ministers council's decision to cancel the amendment to article 150 of the penal code, which provided for imprisonment against journalists, calling other Arab states to follow Jordan's example.

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