Jordan king tells new PM success depends on reform



Jordan king tells new PM success depends on reform (via AFP)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday asked premier-designate Fayez Tarawneh to form a cabinet for “a limited transitional period” to implement reforms needed to hold elections before the end of 2012. “I instruct you to form a new government whose top priority is resuming the reform march,” the king…

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Jordan king accuses outgoing PM of delaying reform



Jordan king accuses outgoing PM of delaying reform (via AFP)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Thursday accepted the resignation of premier Awn Khasawneh, accusing him of delaying much-needed reform, six months after forming a government mandated to bring in change. The king replaced Khasawneh with Fayez Tarawneh, 63, who was prime minister and royal court chief…

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Jordan king orders release of jailed activists



Jordan king orders release of jailed activists (via AFP)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday ordered the release of 19 political activists charged with insulting him during pro-reform demonstrations last month, a palace official said. “The king instructed the government to take all necessary measures as soon as possible to release the jailed activists,”…

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