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Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. Its capital and largest city is Amman.

Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Prior to gaining independence in 1946, it belonged to the Ottoman Empire and was later a British protectorate. Jordan is a founding member of the Arab League. It has a population of 9.5 million people, many of whom are Palestinian and Syrian refugees. This page collates all of DW's content on Jordan.

Manchester Obdachloser Bettler

WorldLink: Time to fix this mess 25.01.2019

This week we investigate rising homeless numbers in San Francisco, discover what's going on at this year's World Economic Forum and meet the participants of the Miss Haiti beauty pageant in Chile. Plus we speak with a young IS fighter in the Philippines and visit a refugee camp in Jordan where people are paying for groceries with the blink of an eye. 
Migranten überqueren illegal die Grenze zwischen Guatemala und Mexiko

World in Progress: Moving on 23.01.2019

We look at some of the lesser-known realities of migration. Including Haitians being sent home from Chile — if they promise not to return for nine years — the surprising role of blockchain in a refugee camp in Jordan and the dark side of working in Italy's produce fields. Plus, just how well have migrants in Germany integrated?
DW Sendung Shift Blockchain-Anwendung im Flüchtlingslager

World in Progress: Jordan's high-tech refugee camp 23.01.2019

The Zataari camp in northern Jordan currently houses almost 80,000 Syrian refugees. In many ways it has become a permanent settlement. But residents now have the option to shop using a cashless blockchain payment system — instead of handing over cash, a machine scans their iris to check their identity. The refugees are welcoming the system – especially because it’s hard to cheat.
Fußball ASIAN-Cup 2019 Thailand v China

Asian Cup: China, Vietnam and Iran through to last eight 20.01.2019

A rousing second-half comeback saw Marcello Lippi’s China through to the last eight of the Asian Cup. They’ll be joined by Vietnam who held their nerve to beat Jordan on penalties while Iran survived an early scare.
Russisch-Orthodoxe Offenbarung

Orthodox Russians jump into icy waters to celebrate Epiphany 18.01.2019

Epiphany marks Jesus Christ's baptism in the River Jordan. Russians traditionally celebrate the event by dunking themselves in freezing lakes or rivers blessed by Orthodox priests.
AFC Asian Cup - Australia v Syrien

Asian Cup: Australia confirm knockout place with late winner over Syria 15.01.2019

Australia have snatched a late winner against Syria to book their place in the round of 16. Elsewhere, Jordan topped Group B with a goalless draw against plucky Palestine.

Water supply in Jordan: New pumps offer solutions 14.01.2019

Outside of Jordan's capital, Amman, mains water is only supplied once a week. Now the German Development Agency is installing new pumps. And the environment is set to benefit too.

Asian Cup 2019 | Thailand vs. Bahrein

Asian Cup: Jordan reach knockout stage, Syria sack coach Bernd Stange 11.01.2019

Jordan have made it two out of two, beating Syria to clinch a place in the round of 16. Syria responded by firing their German coach. Thailand got past Bahrain to keep alive their chances of reaching the knockout phase.
AFC Asian Cup - Australia vs Jordan

Asian Cup 2019: Holders Australia stunned by Jordan on day of upsets 06.01.2019

Australia's Asian Cup title defense got off to a nightmare start as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Jordan. In the day's other games India crushed Thailand and Syria were held by Palestine.
Menschen mit Globus Ballon

Living Planet: Green living and us 21.12.2018

With governments struggling to meet their climate goals, we look at what people in Germany and beyond are doing to reduce their own carbon footprints and live greener lives. We also look at the increasing problem of plastic waste in India.

Jordanien Proteste gegen Sparmaßnahmen in Amman

Jordan: Hundreds protest revised IMF-backed tax law 14.12.2018

Jordan's government almost collapsed in the summer after it tried to pass a deeply unpopular tax bill. It has been facing fresh protests since it passed a similar law in mid-November.
Bangladesch - Rohingya Flüchtlinge

World in Progress: Defending human rights 12.12.2018

As the UN Declaration of Human Rights turns 70, we take a look at the state of human rights. Are our democracies at risk as populism rises? We also go to Jordan to see how Syrian refugees are faring and check in with returnees in Somaliland who are now trying to realize their dreams back home.
Registrierung von Flüchtlingen in Amman

World in Progress: How are Syrian refugees faring in Jordan? 12.12.2018

Over one million Syrian refugees are currently believed to be living in the small kingdom of Jordan. They fled their country's raging war that started seven years ago. In the past few months, some have returned to Syria. But for many that's not an option.

Jemen Konflikt

Yemen: The devastating war waged with European weapons 29.11.2018

DW commissioned the Jordan-based group Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism to find out where terrorist groups waging Yemen's devastating conflict are procuring vast weapons stockpiles. The conclusion: Europe.
Jordanien Überschwemmungen Madaba city

Jordan hit by deadly flash floods 10.11.2018

Several people were killed in sudden flooding that hit a number of areas of Jordan, including the historic city of Petra. Heavy rains are expected to continue in the region, spelling trouble for authorities.
Grenze Jordanien - Syrien | Rukban Flüchtlingslager 2017

UN aid arrives at Syrian refugee camp near Jordan border 03.11.2018

The convoy is the first to arrive since January. Some 50,000 people are stranded under desperate conditions at the Rukban camp, 18,000 of them children.
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