Российско-Иорданский Деловой Совет

Demonstrators voice support for Kingdom’s reform drive

MAFRAQ/TAFILEH/JERASH — Thousands of Jordanians participated in public rallies in Mafraq, Tafileh and Jerash after noon prayers on Friday, voicing their allegiance to the Hashemite leadership and to Jordan.

Participants, who carried Jordanian flags and portraits of His Majesty King Abdullah, stressed their support for the comprehensive reform process led by the Monarch.

They condemned attempts by some parties who they said are attempting to instigate unrest and chaos and disrupt people’s business and everyday life by organising demonstrations, which they alleged were harming the country’s security and stability.

In Mafraq, thousands took part in a march from the Grand Mosque towards city hall, chanting slogans in support of the reform drive.

As people gathered in front of the city hall, Mafraq Governor Saleem Rawahneh said Jordan has taken great and steady strides towards comprehensive reform.

Addressing the gathering, several tribal dignitaries expressed their loyalty to the Monarch, stressing that attempts to provoke unrest are bound to fail.

In Tafileh’s Basera District, hundreds participated in a march that began in front of Basera Grand Hospital, under the slogan “Fazaat Wattan” — meeting the country’s call.

Several popular and youth movements and retired military personnel participated in the march, expressing their allegiance to the Hashemite leadership and the need to safeguard the country from any external or internal threats.

Participants said the best way to combat corruption is to work hard and build on what has been achieved, noting that Jordan will always be capable of thwarting all conspiracies.

In Jerash, hundreds took to the streets after noon prayers, voicing their support for the reform drive.

Several speakers emphasised the need not to fall victim to “foreign agendas”.

jordantimes

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