The jubilant mood in the Jordanian capital Tuesday, following the national soccer team’s 2-1 defeat of Syria in the latest round of the Asia Cup tournament the previous day, was only a minor detraction from growing tensions this week as citizens have expressed anger over their country’s deteriorating economic situation and the government’s failure to control the price increases on essential goods.AFP/KHALEEJ TIMES:
But although widespread dissatisfaction led to a series of unplanned demonstrations in the country’s major cities last Friday after the noontime prayers, and similar demonstrations are planned this coming weekend, vendors in downtown Amman told The Jerusalem Post this week that the situation in their country did not mirror that of Tunisia.
“Jordan is not like Tunisia,” one shop owner, who preferred to remain anonymous, said in an interview. “People are happy with the king, but they are angry with the government.”
Jordan’s main opposition Islamic Action Front demanded on Tuesday the dissolution of parliament and removal of Samir Rifai’s government on allegations of “fraud” in November elections.AP/KHALEEJ TIMES:
“The elections were marred by fraud; we have evidence of the use of tens of thousands of fake identity cards during the electoral process,” said IAF secretary general Hamzeh Mansur.
Mansur, whose remarks were reported on the IAF website, called for “the fall of the government” of Prime Minister Rifai.
He also called for the “formation of a transitional government headed by an honest national personality who enjoys the confidence of the people.”
Jordan’s powerful Muslim opposition says Jordanians should be able to elect their prime minister and other government officials rather than having them appointed.
The rare call by Islamic Action Front leader Hamza Mansour underlines a rising tension with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who has the ultimate authority that includes appointing Cabinets, dismissing parliament and ruling by decree.
Mansour said Tuesday an interim Cabinet should be formed until an elected one is in place.
He accused the serving Cabinet of corruption, burdening the poor and being detached from society.
I THINK THAT JORDAN IS HEADED TO BE ANOTHER TURKEY OR PAKISTAN: A SEEMINGLY PRO-WESTERN MUSLIMNATION HELD HOSTAGE BY ISLAMISM.
WHY!?
IF THE KING DOESN'T PLAY BALL WITH US, THEN WE GET ANGRY.
IF HE DOESN'T PLAY BALL WITH THE ISLAMISTS, THEN HE WILL END UP LIKE BHUTTO.
I THINK THAT AN ISLAMIST TAKEOVER IN JORDAN WOULD BE GOOD: THEY COULDGIVE IT ITS PROPER NAME: PALESTINE.
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