International
Jordan PM, Bisher Khasawneh Resigns After General Election
In Jordan’s political system, the government typically steps down after legislative elections, and the king appoints the prime minister, as parliament holds limited power.
EDITOR’S PICKS
- School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta
- Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia
- Fubara Regains Freedom After 11 Days in Captivity
In Tuesday’s elections, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), Jordan’s largest Islamist party and a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, won 31 out of 138 seats, securing its strongest presence in parliament since 1989.
The party’s success, despite a voter turnout of just 32 percent, was driven by frustration over economic difficulties and Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.
Jordan, which signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994—making it the second Arab country to do so after Egypt—has faced recurring protests calling for the treaty’s annulment since the war began in October.
FURTHER READING
- Poverty, Hardship: Nigerians Turn To Organ Selling Amid Crisis
- Petrol Price Hike Pushing Nigerians To Breaking Point – NLC, Atiku
- No Mass Resignation Of Soldiers Due To Corruption, Low Morale -Nigerian Army
Nearly half of Jordan’s population is of Palestinian origin, further fuelling discontent.
Khasawneh, who had served as prime minister since October 2020, resigned at the age of 55. Jordan’s parliament is bicameral, comprising both an elected lower house and a senate, with 69 members appointed by the monarch.
The Gaza war has negatively impacted Jordan’s vital tourism sector, which contributes about 14 percent to the country’s GDP.
Jordan is also heavily reliant on foreign aid, particularly from the U.S. and the International Monetary Fund. The country’s unemployment rate stood at 21 percent in the first quarter of 2024.
Click here to watch our video of the week:
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
