UJ students trained on election observations, standards

AMMAN — The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) on Saturday organised a workshop on election observations and polls standards of conduct and integrity, according to an NCHR statement.

The one-day workshop targeted students of the University of Jordan (UJ) who are taking part in "Raqeb" ("Observe") initiative, which will be in charge of observing and mentoring the upcoming students' union elections on April 19.

Lawyer Taha Maghareez, who trained the students, said that they were informed on the electoral requirements and the role and duties of the observer, pointing out that the centre will issue a detailed report on the elections upon its partnership with the initiative, all in line with UJ's dean council's approval.