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Protesters in front of Jordan’s parliament in Amman hold banners calling for the repeal of a provision that allows a rapist to escape punishment if he marries his victim. (Reem Saad / Associated Press)

Jordanian Parliament Approves Annulment of Article 308

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Aug 2, 2017 | Middle East

Amman- The Jordanian parliament on Tuesday voted to repeal article 308 that allowed a rapist to escape punishment if he married his victim, knowing that the Parliament has been rejecting to revoke it since two decades. Prime Minister Hani Mulki stressed that the...

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Jordan’s King Abdullah (C) arrives for the ceremony of reopening the Martyrs’ Memorial and Museum in Amman, Jordan, December 12, 2016. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

Cabinet Amendments in Jordan

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Jan 16, 2017 | Middle East

Oman- Jordanian King Abdullah II approved, Sunday, a reshuffle of Prime Minister Hani Mulki cabinet, according to the Jordanian Royal Palace. Eight ministers were excluded from the cabinet: Salameh Hammad, Rami Wreikat, Fawaz Irshaidat, Yusuf Mansur, Bishr...

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A poster of Jordan’s King Abdullah is seen near electoral posters for parliamentary candidates ahead of the general elections on Tuesday, in Madaba city, near Amman, Jordan, September 19, 2016(Reuters)

Jordan’s King Asks PM to Form New Government

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 25, 2016 | Middle East

Jordan’s Prime Minister Hani Mulki has reportedly been asked by the king to establish a new government after a parliamentary election, a palace statement said on Sunday. Mulki, age 64, who has held a string of senior diplomatic and ministerial posts, has been...