The Muslim Brotherhood is one of the largest Islamic groups in the Arab world. For years, the Brotherhood has been banned in a number of Middle Eastern countries. Yet the group has long had an influential voice in the kingdom of Jordan. It also is considered the most organized political force in the nation.
Jordanians’ demands for change have been growing stronger, partly because of economic problems. Their demands have, at times, led to conflict with the nation’s monarch, King Abdullah.
The Muslim Brotherhood seems ready for a more active role in Jordanian politics. But the group says it wants no part in changing the government. Nimer al-Assaf is a top official in the Brotherhood’s political organization.
“We are a peaceful movement and what we are asking for are reforms under the auspices of the monarchy.”
SPOURCE: VOICE OF AMERICA
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood Raises Its Political Profile
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Categories: Arab World, Asia, Jordan