Tag: Jordan
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Buhari in Jordan, reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to leading fight against extremism
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to playing a leading role in bringing together countries of the West African sub-region in a collective security arrangement against extremism. Speaking in Jordan at a security meeting hosted by King Abdullah II, Buhari said with what Nigeria had gone through, it was ready to share the experiences…
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Buhari Arrives Jordan ahead of Aqaba Retreat
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Jordan where he is joining other Heads of State to review strategies in fighting terrorism and reinforcing joint security structures that will be more proactive in preventing terror attacks. The President arrived the coastal city of Aqaba on Friday, hours after the departed Abuja to attend the summit tagged…
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Buhari Travels To Jordan For Counter-Terrorism Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for Jordan to attend a counter-terrorism summit in Aqaba. The Presidency confirmed the President’s departure in a tweet on Friday afternoon. The meeting tagged ‘Aqaba Retreat’ will review strategies in fighting terrorism and reinforce joint security structures in preventing attacks. Hosted by His Majesty, King Abdullah II of Jordan,…
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Jordan repeals law allowing rapists to marry victims
Jordan’s Lower House of Parliament repealed a law on Tuesday that allowed rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims. A royal committee had suggested abolishing the controversial Article 308 in February, among its suggestions to amend the country’s 1960 penal code. Earlier on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch called on lawmakers to remove the article…