The wave of protests in the Arab world is taking another ruler nervous. Jordan's King Abdullah II has now dismissed his entire government - so he obviously hopes to defend his own position. Amman - Jordan's King Abdullah II, deposed Prime Minister Samir Rifai. New prime minister to be Maaruf al-Bakhit.
Bakhit, a former general, was now military adviser to the king. He is now charged with forming a new government. Bakhit was to achieve "genuine political reforms," King told the House in Amman. His task was to take "practical, quick and concrete steps" to begin political reforms and for all Jordanians a "safe and decent life" principle.
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally, responded with the dismissal of the government to popular demand: In Jordan, had been demonstrating in recent days, several thousands of people who dismiss the government of Prime Minister Rifai and the dissolution of the newly elected lower house of Parliament required.
The protesters Rifai made for rising gasoline and food prices and lack of political reforms in charge. They called for a withdrawal of economic reforms that benefit, according to many Jordanians, especially the rich part of the population. Jordan is currently struggling with the worst economic crisis in decades.
End of January, King Abdullah II urged the government and Parliament to rapid reform. The king said at a meeting with members of the House, all should accept their responsibility and make their decisions clearly. Above all, the corruption should be fought transparent. The dismissed Prime Minister Rifai had his first government formed in late 2009, in November 2010, he formed his cabinet and then.
His successor Bakhit was already prime minister from 2005 to 2007.
Bakhit, a former general, was now military adviser to the king. He is now charged with forming a new government. Bakhit was to achieve "genuine political reforms," King told the House in Amman. His task was to take "practical, quick and concrete steps" to begin political reforms and for all Jordanians a "safe and decent life" principle.
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally, responded with the dismissal of the government to popular demand: In Jordan, had been demonstrating in recent days, several thousands of people who dismiss the government of Prime Minister Rifai and the dissolution of the newly elected lower house of Parliament required.
The protesters Rifai made for rising gasoline and food prices and lack of political reforms in charge. They called for a withdrawal of economic reforms that benefit, according to many Jordanians, especially the rich part of the population. Jordan is currently struggling with the worst economic crisis in decades.
End of January, King Abdullah II urged the government and Parliament to rapid reform. The king said at a meeting with members of the House, all should accept their responsibility and make their decisions clearly. Above all, the corruption should be fought transparent. The dismissed Prime Minister Rifai had his first government formed in late 2009, in November 2010, he formed his cabinet and then.
His successor Bakhit was already prime minister from 2005 to 2007.
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