Hundreds of Jordanians have gathered near the prime minister's office in the capital to protest against delays in implementing the reforms promised by the king.
Blaming Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit for the delays, activists called for the resignation of the government and demanded the formation of a national reconciliation government to take on political and economic reforms on Friday.
"Reform is demanded by the public and a crucial passage for survival. The regime must meet such demands and start genuine reform measures, not only cosmetic measures. The government should stop referring to parliament legislation that is categorized as military laws in a democratic dress. The government of Bakhit has expired. We are badly in need of a national salvation government," said Muslim Brotherhood leader Zai Bani.
Opposition activists say the recent resignation of Taher Adwan's as minister of state for media affairs over the slow pace of reforms indicates the government's "unwillingness" to push ahead with the reform process.
Adwan resigned on Wednesday to protest against the government's plan to submit to parliament new press and publication laws that he considered restrictive for the freedom of expression.
Similar anti-government protest rallies were also held in the cities of Tafileh and Karak following the Friday Prayers.
Protesters in Tafileh and Karak also condemned the government's failure to fight corruption and demanded a clear strategy to end graft in the country.
"(We are determined) to oust this government which has no intention to perform reforms" and to ensure punishment for corrupts and "those have looted the country's wealth," read banners hold by protesters.
Anti-government demonstrators also called for an end to ties with Israel.
Source : PressTV
Blaming Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit for the delays, activists called for the resignation of the government and demanded the formation of a national reconciliation government to take on political and economic reforms on Friday.
"Reform is demanded by the public and a crucial passage for survival. The regime must meet such demands and start genuine reform measures, not only cosmetic measures. The government should stop referring to parliament legislation that is categorized as military laws in a democratic dress. The government of Bakhit has expired. We are badly in need of a national salvation government," said Muslim Brotherhood leader Zai Bani.
Opposition activists say the recent resignation of Taher Adwan's as minister of state for media affairs over the slow pace of reforms indicates the government's "unwillingness" to push ahead with the reform process.
Adwan resigned on Wednesday to protest against the government's plan to submit to parliament new press and publication laws that he considered restrictive for the freedom of expression.
Similar anti-government protest rallies were also held in the cities of Tafileh and Karak following the Friday Prayers.
Protesters in Tafileh and Karak also condemned the government's failure to fight corruption and demanded a clear strategy to end graft in the country.
"(We are determined) to oust this government which has no intention to perform reforms" and to ensure punishment for corrupts and "those have looted the country's wealth," read banners hold by protesters.
Anti-government demonstrators also called for an end to ties with Israel.
Source : PressTV
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