BBC: A group of Jordanian tribal leaders has taken the unusual step of urging King Abdullah to curtail what they see as his wife's involvement in politics.The 36 tribal leaders attacked Queen Rania's Palestinian origins and said she was "building power centres for her own interests".
Following uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, the king has been under pressure to make political and economic reforms.
Last week, King Abdullah sacked his cabinet and appointed a new PM.
"She is building power centres for her interest that go against what Jordanians and Hashemites have agreed on in governing and is a danger to the nation and the structure the state... and the institution of the throne," the statement from the Bedouin chiefs said.
The tribes, from Jordan's East Bank, are usually supportive of the Hashemite monarchy, with members holding important positions in the military and government. >>> | Tuesday, February 08, 2011
