Logo of the Jordanian Ministry of Interior
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Formed | 1921 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Jordan |
Headquarters | Amman, Jordan |
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Child agencies |
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Website | http://www.moi.gov.jo/ |
The Ministry of Interior of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: وزارة الداخلية) is part of the Cabinet of Jordan. Established in 1921, at the time of the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan, it is responsible for law enforcement in Jordan. On January 15, 2017, Ghaleb Zu'bi was appointed as Minister by prime minister Hani Mulki.
The Ministry of Interior directs the Public Security Directorate; around 50,000 in 2016, the General Directorate of Gendarmerie, the Civil Defense Directorate and the Civil Status and Passports Department.