King Abdullah finally has his say on reforms
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Your support makes all the difference.Jordan's King Abdullah II yesterday called for "quick and real" political reforms to give the public a greater role in governing and to eliminate corruption, favoritism and nepotism.
The King's comments are his first public remarks since anti-government protests began in Jordan seven weeks ago. Activists are demanding a stronger role in politics and greater political freedoms. King Abdullah vowed to forge ahead with political reforms, saying it was "in the interest of our people".
He called for a comprehensive review of all bills, especially a heavily disputed election law that the opposition claims favours the King's Bedouin tribal loyalists at the expense of Islamists and other constituencies.
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