2011 in Jordan

The following lists events from the year 2011 in Jordan.

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Events

January
  • January 1 - Ro'ya TV is launched.
  • January 14 - Protests began, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samir Rifai and complaints about soaring food prices,[1] which would continue into 2012.[2]
  • January 21 - Thousands of Jordanians protest in the streets against prices rising and demanding the resignation of several ministers.[3]

February

April
  • April 1 - Police attempt to separate pro and anti-government demonstrators in Amman.[5]

October

References
  1. "Jordanians protest against soaring food prices".
  2. Sandels, Alexandra (15 January 2011). "Thousands of demonstrators protest food prices, denounce government". Los Angeles Times.
  3. "Jordanians stage price protests".
  4. "Jordan's king sacks cabinet".
  5. "In Jordan's capital, police separate loyalists, protesters".
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