Thousands rally for political change in Jordan

October 06, 2012 03:28

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Amman, Jordan, Friday to demand political change.The demonstration came less than a day after King Abdullah II dissolved the country's parliament and called for early elections close to the new year.

The peaceful rally called for constitutional reforms, with protesters complaining that the king has too much power. They demanded that representatives be able to run for election in a democratic system rather than be under his control.

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