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October 10, 2011       Share:    

Source: http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=42088

Jordan: 5,000 Protest Against Corruption, Demand Faster Reforms

(Jordan Times) Khaled Neimat - Over 5,000 pro-reform activists and leaders of opposition parties gathered in Amman on Friday to protest what they described as the "slow" and "bogus" reform process in the kingdom. For the first time, several former officials participated in the rally, which was led by former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat, who heads the National Front for Reform (NFR). Joining the rally were the Islamic Action Front, the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, in addition to several leftist parties. The protesters called for the resignation of the government and the dissolution of Parliament. Demonstrations against corruption were also held on Friday in Karak, Tafileh, Maan, Jerash, Irbid, Ajloun and Mafraq.

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