Thousands of Jordanian demonstrators attend a protest against Jordan's economic policies, demanding "bread and freedom" as well as the resignation of cabinet members. Press TVIn Jordan, Islamists Try To Spin Popular Protests Into Political Uprising -- Christian Science Monitor
Nationwide protests in Jordan have focused mainly on economic issues. But the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to make them a catalyst for political reform.
Young people in the street waving baguettes and decrying unemployment rates, rising prices, and the government – protests in the Jordanian capital today unmistakably resembled the popular uprising in Tunisia.
Rather than a revolutionary movement, nationwide protests in Jordan have instead highlighted a rift between traditional government supporters in rural areas and a rising urban elite, analysts say.
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More News On Protests Against Jordan's Government
Jordan protests: Thousands rally over economic policies -- BBC
Jordanian protesters crank up the pressure on government to resign -- Belfast Telegraph
5,000 rally in Jordan 'bread and freedom' demo -- AFP
Thousands Protest Against Economic Conditions in Jordan -- Voice of America
Rising prices and slow pace of political reform push angry Jordanians into the streets -- Canadian Press
Thousands of Jordanians protest economic conditions -- Reuters
Jordanians stage price protests -- Al Jazeera
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