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King Abdullah Seeks to Champion Jordanian Reforms

King Abdullah II of Jordan is portraying himself as a champion of reform in order to head off further protests, writes Osama Al Sharif.

Osama Al Sharif
Osama Al Sharif
Mar 17, 2013
Protesters from the Islamic Action Front and other opposition parties shout slogans to demand political and economic reform, and access to corruption cases, during a demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Majed Jaber (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3E4AO
Protesters from the Islamic Action Front and other opposition parties shout slogans to demand political and economic reform, and access to corruption cases, during a demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman Feb. 22, 2013. — REUTERS/Majed Jaber

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