A columnist, playwright, and political satirist, Al-Zoubi faced continued harassment for his work. In March 2022, his vehicle was intercepted on the way to the airport, and he was detained, with personal items confiscated, before being released. In March 2023, he was summoned to court after publishing a critical Facebook post. He was sentenced to one year in August 2023. On July 2, 2024, he was taken into custody to serve his sentence and released in January 2025 after the remainder of his sentence was replaced with community service.
Ahmed Hassan Al-Zoubi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Jordan
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release
Years active:2024