Omar Awad, a member of the Political Bureau of the Jordanian Communist Party, was arrested by the authorities on 8 March without a warrant and is currently being held in prison without access to his lawyer or family visits. To date, he does not know what he is accused of.

An active supporter of the Palestinian cause, the Jordanian communist leader has a history of fighting for the workers of his country. During his studies in dentistry in Ukraine, he became known for his activities amongst fellow students. He later became one of the main leaders of his party’s youth organisation. Throughout his activism, he took on increasing responsibilities until he was elected to the Central Committee and the Political Bureau.

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