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Jordanian politics

An election staff member assists a woman casting her ballot for parliamentary elections at a polling station at the al-Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near the capital Amman on September 10, 2024. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)
September 10, 2024, 2:30 pm
Polls open in Jordan, with Islamists expected to make gains amid anger over Gaza war
Parliamentary elections take place under new law aimed at diluting tribalism, which could bolster Islamist parties in cities mostly inhabited by Palestinian-Jordanians
By ToI Staff and Reuters
Jordan's then Crown Prince Hamzah, left, with his mother Queen Noor, right, during his wedding ceremony in Amman, Jordan, May 27, 2004. (Hussein Malla/AP)
November 4, 2021, 2:28 pm
Former Jordanian queen laments that prince who feuded with king still not free
Noor makes rare public comment about royal family matters, expressing hope that her son Hamzah, accused of sedition, ‘will be justly freed ASAP’
By AP
Jordan's King Abdullah II gives a speech during the inauguration of the 19th Parliament’s non-ordinary session, in Amman, Jordan, on December 10, 2020. (Yousef Allan/The Royal Hashemite Court via AP)
June 20, 2021, 5:37 pm
Jordan begins sedition trial of those nabbed in alleged April coup attempt
One narrative suggests those on trial sought to exploit the king’s perceived vulnerability when he was under US pressure to accept the now-defunct Trump Mideast peace plan
By Karin Laub
Flags of the Muslim Brotherhood, Jordan, and other political parties are waved with other protest signs denouncing the US-led Middle East economic conference in Bahrain, on June 21, 2019. (Khalil Mazraawi/ AFP)
September 21, 2020, 9:23 pm
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood to take part in parliamentary elections
Political wing of Islamist group says boycotting November 10 vote would be ‘derogation of responsibility’
By AFP
Flags of the Muslim Brotherhood, Jordan, and other political parties are waved with other protest signs denouncing the US-led Middle East economic conference in Bahrain, on June 21, 2019. (Khalil Mazraawi/ AFP)
July 16, 2020, 5:06 pm
Jordan’s top court dissolves country’s Muslim Brotherhood
Amman moves against Islamist group defined by Egypt as a terrorist organization; leader insists it is ‘a model of moderation’
By Kamal Taha
Jordanian teachers clash with security forces during a protest in the capital Amman on September 5, 2019. (Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)
September 5, 2019, 7:46 pm
Jordanian teachers clash with police over wage demands
Union calls for implementation of 50% pay raise promised in 2014, but cash-strapped government says it simply can’t afford it
By Agencies
Israeli security forces walk past the Dome of the Rock shrine, as they arrive at the Temple Mount compound in the Old City of Jerusalem on August 11, 2019, after clashes broke out during the overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays of Eid al-Adha and Tisha B'Av. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
August 19, 2019, 10:10 pm
Jordan lawmakers call to ‘review’ peace with Israel over Temple Mount violence
In nonbinding ‘recommendations,’ MPs also urge ‘expelling the ambassador of the Zionist entity’ and recalling Jordan’s envoy to the Jewish state
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Jordan's King Abdullah II, during the former's surprise visit to Amman on January 16, 2014. (AP/Yousef Allan/Jordanian Royal Palace/File)
October 22, 2018, 12:09 pm
Israeli-Jordanian peace deal is strong – despite Amman’s ingratitude
By refusing to renew peace deal annex allowing the Jewish state to lease 2 parcels of land, King Abdullah is largely attempting to stave off internal political pressure
By Avi Issacharoff
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, right, attends a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan, June 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Raad al-Adayleh)
June 10, 2018, 5:47 pm
EU foreign policy chief assures Jordan of continued aid
Amid widespread protests against government austerity plans, Mogherini pledges $1.18 billion for infrastructure, water, energy, education
By ALICE SU
Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman early June 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
June 7, 2018, 2:38 pm
Jordan drops draft income tax law after days of angry street protests
PM Omar Razzaz announces deal to withdraw legislation without setting date for parliament to send it back to government
By Agencies
This January 15, 2017 file photo shows then-newly appointed Jordanian education minister Omar Razzaz, following a meeting at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan. (Khalil Mazraawi, Pool via AP, File)
June 5, 2018, 3:04 pm
Jordan’s king names new PM as protests continue
Omar Razzaz, a leading reformer and former senior World Bank official, takes helm of Amman government amid large-scale anti-austerity demonstrations in capital
By AP
Thousands of Jordanians take to the streets of Amman on May 30, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / Khalil MAZRAAWI)
June 2, 2018, 2:10 am
Jordan’s king freezes government price hikes after protests
Hundreds of Jordanians demonstrate in Amman and other cities amid growing financial woes, blocking roads and burning tires
By AFP
File: King Abdullah II of Jordan, February 3, 2015, in Washington, DC. (AFP/Brendan Smialowski)
March 9, 2017, 4:26 am
Israeli envoy to Jordan ‘warns of growing instability’
IDF chief said to be troubled about neighboring state after hearing assessment by Ambassador Einat Shlein; Jordanian sources say no need for concern
By ToI Staff
Jordanians vote in elections, Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
September 23, 2016, 6:35 am
Jordan’s Brotherhood back in parliament after vote
Islamist faction takes 16 of 130 seats after boycotting two previous elections; 21 women also elected
By AFP
File: Jordanian journalists protest in front of the country's Parliament in Amman in 2011 over changes to the country's anti-corruption laws that they claimed muzzled press freedoms in the kingdom. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)
May 8, 2016, 1:04 am
Jordan detained 10 journalists in 2015, watchdog says
Reporters held by courts under anti-terrorism rules, according to Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists
By AP
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