Amman:Amman Prosecutor General Hassan Al-Abdallat has issued a gag order on the investigation into the incident near Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate. This action is in accordance with Article 39 of the Publications and Publishing Law and Article 225 of the Penal Code.
According to Jordan News Agency, the decision mandates all audiovisual, print, and digital media outlets, along with social media platforms, to abstain from publishing any news or information related to the case or the investigation's progress. This measure aims to prevent influencing the administration of justice and carries the threat of legal and judicial consequences for non-compliance.
The ban extends to all news about the case and the dissemination of information concerning the publication ban itself. However, official government media operating under the Ministry of Government Communication's supervision are exempt from this restriction. Additionally, the prohibition includes the circulation or republication of photographs, videos, or any information linked to the ongoing investigation.