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Activists fear security backlash following controversial Cabinet reshuffle

Almost a week after King Abdullah appointed a new General Intelligence Department chief and asked him to deal effectively with anyone who tampers with constitutional foundations, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz reshuffled his Cabinet and appointed a conservative minister of interior, which could signal a return to tough handling of protesters and activists.

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Jordan's King Abdullah II (C-R) stands next to Prime Minister Omar Razzaz (C-L) during a swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet in Amman, Jordan, June 14, 2018. — Jordanian Royal Palace/via Reuters

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