The Interior Ministry announced late Friday that it would
ban gatherings "like the ones seen most recently," warning that
concerned agencies will "deal with this issue in line with the
law, and in
a way that safeguards community peace, the security and safety of citizens and
the rule of law".
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The statement came in response to "calls for such
gathering, meetings and erecting tents…."
The ministry statement, carried by the Jordan News Agency,
Petra, said that the rallies "involved violations to the law and unacceptable
behaviors," advising citizens "to distant themselves from such
illegal and unlicensed functions".
Late last month, riot police intervened to disperse a
gathering in support of MP Osama Al-Ajarmeh, whom the Lower House suspended by
a majority vote, citing insulting remarks under the dome. The rioters blocked a highway near Naur
leading to the
Dead Sea.
Arrested were made and a few days later, the lawmaker
tendered his resignation from Parliament.
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