The Jordanian general election of2010 followed a dissolution of Parliament by the King who has reigned since what year?
Jordanian general election, 2010 Early general elections were held in Jordan on 9 November 2010 following the dissolution of the previous parliament by King Abdullah II in November 2009; the elections having not been due until November 2011. A majority of the seats were won by pro-government or tribal candidates who were seen as likely to support the government's agenda. Seventeen candidates were from opposition parties, excluding the Islamic Action Front. Seventy-eight MPs were first time parliamentarians. Voter turnout was 53%.
1989 Jordanian protests The 1989 Jordanian protests (Arabic: هبة نيسان‎ ‎ , April boon) started in Ma'an on 18 April after the government cut food subsidies, increasing its price. Demonstrations and riots quickly reached neighboring southern towns. Protestors accused the government of rampant corruption, and demanded that the prime minister Zaid Al-Rifai be sacked; martial law be lifted; the electoral laws be reformed; and restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of the press be removed.