Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Jordan: Calls to limit King's powers

Jordan's King Abdullah II faced unprecedented calls by Islamists, liberals and traditional supporters to move towards a constitutional monarchy, Jordanian politicians said on Tuesday. Sheikh Hammam Said, head of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, stated voters should have the right to elect their prime minister, an appointment currently made by the king.

"We are seeking an elected government where people choose their governments," he said, according to Reuters.

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