Judges: Fair Compensation in Aqaba Land Expropriation
The Minister of State for Legal Affairs, Fayad Al-Qudat, affirmed that the government's decision to expropriate lands in favor of the Arab Potash Company and the Aqaba railway line complies with property ownership laws. It guarantees landowners full and fair compensation, including the value of the land, crops, and fixed facilities. The expropriated lands are divided into approximately 3,500 dunams for the benefit of the Potash Company and lands for the railway project. It was emphasized that compensation will be either in cash at their actual value or through exchange with similar agricultural lands in the area, with the right to object before the judiciary. He clarified that the percentage of expropriated lands is small, constituting less than 1% of the agricultural land in the Jordan Valley. The government is committed to protecting farmers' interests and underscores the importance of these projects in supporting the national economy and developing infrastructure, while safeguarding citizens' rights.
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