The Unrest In Jordan Continues

More Protests Planned in Jordan -- Wall Street Journal

AMMAN—Jordan's powerful Islamist party said it plans to organize new mass protests on Friday to mark its opposition to the appointment of a new prime minister.

The new premier, Maruf Bakhit, started talks Wednesday on the formation of a new government, a day after the previous government was fired by Jordan's King Abdullah II.

Mr. Bakhit was appointed with a mandate to introduce "true" political reforms, in an effort to damp down growing popular anger about rising fuel and food prices and political malaise. But the change of premier has failed to appease the Islamic Action Party, the country's largest political group, which wants the role to be selected by popular elections.

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Jordan Premier Talks With Opposition -- New York Times
After Egypt's protests, Jordan's king faces more assertive public -- Christian Science Monitor
Jordan's New PM Begins Talks on Forming Cabinet -- Voice of America
Jordan's government tumbles in wake of Egypt unrest -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Jordan's King Abdullah dismisses government and appoints new PM -- BBC
Jordan's Islamists demand newly appointed prime minister step down, stage fresh protests -- Canadian Press
Secular Anti-Government Forces in Jordan -- FOX News
Jordan Islamists skeptical over new premier Bakhit -- M&C
Jordan's King Abdullah shuffles cabinet, but few see an Egypt in the making -- Christian Science Monitor
Analysis: Jordan's king seeks to shore up tribal support -- Reuters
In Jordan, the King Decides It's the Right Time to Clean House -- Time Magazine
Why Jordan Is Not a Regional Domino -- Robert Danin, Council On Foreign Relations