Saturday, October 6, 2012

An Arab Spring In Jordan?



Thousands March For Reform In Jordan -- L.A. Times

Led by the Muslim Brotherhood, demonstrators hold the country's largest rally since the region's Arab Spring protests began. While the king remains popular, changes to parliament are sought.

AMMAN, Jordan — Thousands of demonstrators seeking democratic reforms and more economic opportunities marched through the Jordanian capital Friday in the largest rally here since the "Arab Spring" protests began sweeping the region.

The protesters led by the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood called on King Abdullah II, a key U.S. ally, to accelerate reforms. But they pointedly did not demand the end of the monarchy, which retains considerable support here.

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More News On Friday's Demonstrations For Change In Jordan

Amman Rally Calls for Major Reforms in Jordan -- Voice of America
Jordan protests after king calls early elections -- BBC
Islamist-led protesters in Jordan press for broader, swifter reforms -- Washington Post
Thousands rally to demand reform in Jordan -- The Telegraph
Jordan's king calls early elections as tension rises over long-delayed reforms -- The Guardian
Jordan's King Abdullah calls early elections -- BBC

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