Amen FM – State Media Monitor

Amen FM is a radio station in Jordan operated directly by the National Police (Public Security Department). Far from being a normal civilian broadcaster, its programming deliberately projects government-aligned narratives under the guise of emergency services and public outreach. Journalists and media experts consistently describe its editorial mission as extending beyond standard police communication—it functions as an overt vehicle for state propaganda.

Media assets

Radio: Amen FM

State Media Matrix Typology

Ownership and governance

Since its inception, Amen FM has remained firmly under the control of the Jordanian National Police. Its editorial and managerial decisions are overseen by police authorities, and it continues to operate without any independent civilian oversight. Although the station occasionally positions itself as a community-driven broadcaster, its core purpose and governance structure reflect an official channel rather than a public service institution.

Source of funding and budget

Amen FM is predominantly financed through private advertising revenue. Interviews with media insiders in March 2024 and February 2025 confirmed that the station’s business model depends largely on selling ad spots, a relative rarity among state-managed broadcasters who traditionally rely on government subsidies.

There have been no reports of direct state budget allocations to Amen FM, suggesting that operational funding stems from commercial partnerships and sponsorship deals arranged by the police.

Editorial independence

By February 2025, local observers concurred that Amen FM functions as an instrument of government messaging, with its editorial tone strongly reflecting the priorities of the security apparatus.

There is no statutory foundation to guarantee journalistic independence, nor does the station submit to any independent monitoring or editorial oversight. Its content strategy prioritizes public order narratives, civic obedience, and positive portrayals of police activities, with little space for dissenting voices or critical questioning of state institutions.

July 2025