01-29-2011, 11:11 AM
[url="http://www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Thousands-Protest-for-Reform-in-Jordan-114792114.html"]Thousands Protest for Reform in Jordan[/url]
Quote:Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets again in Jordan. They are protesting inflation, unemployment, and corruption, and demanding sweeping electoral reforms.
The new wave of demonstrations broke out after Friday Muslim prayers in Amman and several other cities across the kingdom. Protesters chanted slogans, including some calling for corrupt officials to be put on trial.
Friday's protests were the latest in a series of demonstrations that began two weeks ago in the wake of steep increases in food and fuel prices.
The demonstrations have put pressure on King Abdullah, as the demonstrators call for sweeping political reforms that would result in his relinquishing the power to appoint top government officials
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The protests are [color="#FF0000"]led largely by left-wing groups[/color] who call attention to the disparity between the rich and poor in Jordan. Hashem Abu Hassan is part of a coalition of labor groups and was among those organizing demonstrations in Amman on Friday.