July 22, 2003 - Peace Corps Press Release: Peace Corps to Reopen Program in Jordan

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Peace Corps to Reopen Program in Jordan





Read and comment on this Peace Corps Press Release that the Peace Corps is reopening its program in Jordan. It's good news that the Peace Corps has made their assessment and decided that the situation is safe enough for volunteers to return to Jordan, a country that has been very supportive of the Peace Corps. Read the story at:

Peace Corps Program to Reopen in Jordan*

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Peace Corps Program to Reopen in Jordan

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2003 – Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez announced today that Peace Corps volunteers would return to Jordan as early as January 2004. The program was suspended in November 2002 due to security concerns in the Middle East. The situation has recently been reassessed and determined safe for the return of Peace Corps volunteers.

Director Vasquez went to Jordan in December 2002 to meet with and thank His Majesty King Abdullah II for his support of the Peace Corps and his continued dedication to the work of volunteers in Jordan.

“We are extremely excited about returning volunteers to Jordan. The Jordanian government is extremely supportive of the Peace Corps, and they have been instrumental in the timeliness of Peace Corps’ return to their country, “ stated Director Vasquez.

Peace Corps began service in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1997. Since then, 216 volunteers have worked in the areas of community development initiatives, micro-enterprise development for women, environmental management and awareness, and teaching English as a foreign language. Volunteers in Jordan also participate in special education programs that support hearing and visually impaired students.

Since 1961, more than 168,000 volunteers have served in the Peace Corps, working in such diverse fields as education, health and HIV/AIDS education, information technology, business development, the environment, and agriculture. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a two-year commitment.



December 17, 2002 - Peace Corps Director arrives in Jordan





Read and comment on this story from the Washington Times from December 17, 2002 on the arrival of Peace Corps Director Vasquez in Amman on December 16 to discuss the suspension of the program because of security concerns in Jordan. Gaddi Vasquez is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II and other officials as part of what the U.S. Embassy said is a "wider tour of Peace Corps missions, including a review of activities in Armenia." Read the story at:

Thanks to Jordan*

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Thanks to Jordan

The U.S. ambassador to Jordan praised the kingdom's security forces for the arrest of two suspected al Qaeda terrorists for the killing of an American diplomat.

"I am extremely pleased with the announcement of arrests made in the murder of Laurence Foley," Ambassador Edward Gnehm said in a statement on Sunday.

"I extend my deepest gratitude to the Jordanian government and its security officials and commend the diligence and aggressiveness with which they have pursued those responsible for Larry Foley's death."

Mr. Foley, a 62-year-old official with the U.S. Agency for International Development, was shot eight times on Oct. 28 outside his home in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

Jordan arrested Salem Saad Salem bin Soued, a Libyan, and Yasser Fathi Ibrahim, a Jordanian. Officials said they admitted killing Mr. Foley and said they were members of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist network.

Meanwhile, the director of the Peace Corps arrived in Amman yesterday to discuss the suspension of the program because of security concerns in Jordan.

Gaddi Vasquez is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II and other officials as part of what the U.S. Embassy said is a "wider tour of Peace Corps missions, including a review of activities in Armenia."

Mr. Vasquez's visit was arranged before he announced the suspension of the program on Nov. 23.

He made the decision after the State Department approved the withdrawal of nonessential diplomatic personnel because of Mr. Foley's slaying.



November 23, 2002 - Peace Corps Suspends Program In Jordan





Read and comment on this Press Release from November 23, 2002 from the Peace Corps on the suspension of the program in Jordan. There had been concerns about volunteers in Jordan since the murder of Embassy Staffer and former Peace Corps Volunteer Larry Foley in Jordan on October 28. Read the story at:

Peace Corps Suspends Program In Jordan*

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Peace Corps Suspends Program In Jordan

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 23, 2002 -- Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez today announced the suspension of the Peace Corps program in Jordan. Peace Corps officials have evaluated the security situation in Jordan and determined that suspension of the program at this time is appropriate.

“The safety and security of our volunteers is the highest priority of Peace Corps. The Jordanian government has been extremely supportive of Peace Corps volunteers and programs in their country. We value the relationship we have established and look forward to returning volunteers to Jordan in the near future,” stated Director Vasquez. Staff will continue to operate the Peace Corps office in Jordan.

Family members may make inquiries about Jordan/Peace Corps volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling 800.424.8580, extension 1470. After hours, inquiries may be referred to the Peace Corps Duty Officer at 202.638.2574 or via email at ossdutyofficer@peacecorps.gov




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