IEC starts accrediting parliamentary election observers, journalists

AMMAN — The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Wednesday started receiving applications for accreditation for both local and international journalists and observers to monitor the September 20 parliamentary elections, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. IEC Spokesperson Jihad Momani said applications can be submitted online (www.iec.jo).

For foreign journalists, Momani said they must work for media outlets accredited to work in Jordan. The IEC said international observers have from August 3 to August 30 to apply, while local journalists can apply between August 3 and September 19.