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BY BRANDON TWICHELL

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As public uprisings spread throughout the Arab world -- the king of Jordan is the latest to take action. In an effort to end protests, King Abdullah announced he is firing his government, including the prime minister. The move is seen as a positive step forward, but opponents say it’s only a start.

We’re looking at the sacking with coverage from Fox News, BBC, CNN, and The Washington Post.

Criticism of the king is illegal in Jordan, but most protesters don’t want to end the monarchy, they just want to change the current government. A reporter for Fox News explains what the people are demanding from the king.

“What they are demanding is reforms. The primary reforms that they’re looking is that they want chief parliamentarians like the prime minister, like the deputy prime minister, to no longer be appointed by the king and the royal court. They want these appointments to be decided by popular election or by a majority of parliament and, therefore, popular election.”

But rather than allowing the election of a new prime minister, as many protesters demanded, King Abdullah appointed a new one. Well, actually, an old one.

Marouf Bakhit had been prime minister of Jordan from 2005 until he resigned in 2007, but he’s been tapped once again to fill the position. (Image Source: LIFE)

And according to the BBC - to the disenchanted opposition movement - that’s just more of the same. BBC also points out there are serious economic concerns in the country as well.

“Jordan has a high unemployment rate among its population of six million, the majority of whom are under 25, and is suffering from the rising food and fuel prices which have affected many of its neighbours.”

But those concerns didn’t go completely unaddressed. CNN explains the king introduced economic reforms along with the sacking of his cabinet.

“...reducing taxes on fuel derivatives and subsidizing some basic commodities. A pay raise of 20 Jordanian dinars a month (US$28) was given to civil servants, military personnel and retirees.”

But an opposition leader tells the Washington Post aside from the sacking, the king hasn't done much for ordinary Jordanians.

“The regime wants a solution without paying the price, and it is offering cosmetic changes. We told them that what was acceptable yesterday is not acceptable today, and what could resolve the problem today may not be a solution tomorrow. Delaying and hesitation will only complicate matters."

So do you think the king is doing enough for his people? Or could Jordan be the next Tunisia or Egypt?

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