Rukban, which lies near the Syrian border with Jordan and Iraq, has been blockaded by the Syrian government since 2018.

Hanna Davis is an Amman-based freelance journalist
Rukban, which lies near the Syrian border with Jordan and Iraq, has been blockaded by the Syrian government since 2018.
Official media remain silent for almost two weeks since Hamzah’s announcement, as Jordanians complain of corruption.
Opened in 2014, the remote refugee camp was built in response to overcrowding at Zaatari, Jordan’s largest facility.
Recognition of ‘Jordanian women’ in the constitution ignited a brawl in parliament and debate over their status.
A recent spate of constitutional amendments will give even more power to Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
Descendants of Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in Jordan without citizenship or rights, relying on UN agency.
Critics say the deal leaves Jordan dependent on Israel without providing a solution to the country’s water problems.
‘Deteriorating’ economic conditions have forced thousands more children into hazardous work.