Feb 24, 2011
AMMAN, Jordan — The U.S. Embassy has issued a warden message warning Americans to avoid what could potentially be large anti-government protests in Jordan.
Jordan is bracing for nationwide demonstrations on Friday to protest against physical attacks by so-called "thugs." Eight activists were wounded in clashes with pro-government protesters last Friday.
Jordan has seen street protests in the last eight weeks, but with much smaller crowds than in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya.
Friday marks the eighth straight week of protests, in which Jordanians demanded a greater say in politics, lower food prices and to popularly elect their prime minister — now a prerogative of Jordan's King Abdullah II.
The U.S. Embassy message Thursday warned U.S. citizens to "avoid demonstrations and crowds and to be aware of their surroundings."
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