Widespread Jordanian Arab Spring Protest Movement Seek Democratic Reform in Absolute Dictatorship
Jordan articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Jordan. Jordan is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "Jordan's king holds broad executive powers, appoints and dismisses the prime minister and cabinet, and may dissolve the bicameral National Assembly at his discretion". Also, "International observers noted instances of vote buying in the 2013 elections and criticized the unfair electoral laws". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
Dictatorship in Jordan Denounced for Attack on Journalist
International Rights Groups United in Protest Against Continued Abuses by Dictatorship in Jordan
Jordan Dictatorship Arrests Democracy Activists
King Abdullah’s Reign Begins to Oversee Increasing Jordan Dictatorship Arrests Targeted Mainly Against Resurgent Dissent and Democracy-Reform Activism
Amnesty International Calls on Jordan to Release Activist
Democracy Protesters Call Jordan to Release Activist as Arab Spring Haunts Another Dictatorship