Person: Samir Rifai

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Islamists say new Jordan premier is ‘not a reformist’

KING Abdullah II of Jordan sacked the government yesterday after weeks of protests, but his choice of replacement premier failed to satisfy the powerful Islamist opposition’s demands for reform.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2011

Jordanian government sacked amid protests

The king of Jordan today sacked his government in the wake of street protests and asked an ex-army general to form a new cabinet, the country's Royal Palace said.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011

Thousands join Jordan protests

Thousands of Jordanian opposition supporters have taken to the streets in the capital Amman, demanding the resignation of the prime minister.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2011

5,000 protest in Jordan

More than 5,000 Jordanians took to the streets across the country yesterday to protest at rising fuel and food prices and demand the prime minister’s removal.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011