Protecting stability a religious duty - IAF

By Mohammad Ben Hussein

AMMAN - The Islamic Action Front (IAF) said Saturday that preserving the stability and security of Jordan is a “religious duty”.

However, the largest opposition party said after a meeting yesterday that members of the council decided that the group will press ahead with rallies demanding economic and political reform.

“We stressed during the meeting the importance of Jordan’s security and stability… while at the same time the party will continue street protests in accordance with political parties and civil society groups,” said a statement issued following a meeting of the 120-member council.

In its statement, the IAF said it will maintain pressure on authorities to dissolve Parliament, amend the Elections Law and hold early elections that are transparent and free.

It also stressed that its demands echo public concerns including a call to improve the economic situation, fight corruption and forge ahead with political reform.

“The demands center around the pulse of the street,” said the statement.

The IAF, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, has spearheaded sporadic demonstrations in Amman and other main cities during the past weeks calling for constitutional reforms that see governments formed based on Parliament majority.

Leaders of the mother group met with His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday and later described the meeting as “candid and open”.

6 February 2011

Source: The Jordan Times.
Link: http://jordantimes.com/?news=34216.