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Jordanian Agents Detain, Release Qatar Whistleblower Pre-Deposition

8/9/2026

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Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate (GID) officers arrested Qatar whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais in Amman before his U.S. deposition and later released him.
He obtained a visa on 6 August 2026 and will give his deposition on 20 August 2026.
Officials confiscated his passport from May to July 2026, preventing a virtual deposition on 30 May, a meeting with Rep. James McGovern on 17 June, and his Oslo Freedom Forum appearance in June.

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Story summary

Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate (GID) officers arrested Qatar whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais in Amman before his U.S. deposition and later released him.
He obtained a visa on 6 August 2026 and will give his deposition on 20 August 2026.
Officials confiscated his passport from May to July 2026, preventing a virtual deposition on 30 May, a meeting with Rep. James McGovern on 17 June, and his Oslo Freedom Forum appearance in June.