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Jordan’s general election marred by lack of interest
There is, however, a general lack of interest in the election among Jordanians. The last time the country had a general election, in 2013, only a quarter of eligible voters took part.
After boycotting the last two elections, in 2010 and 2013, the Muslim Brotherhood this year is running in the general election, mainly because it believes the new election law may give it the upper hand. The Islamic Action Front, considered the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, has formed a coalition with its allies, dubbed the National Coalition for Reform.
“We take part based on the recommendations from our tribes and relatives. But we personally do not believe in the election, because the parliament which should be serving the nation does not do that. For many years the parliament has been used for personal interests,” a woman voter told Rudaw.
Jordan’s general election marred by lack of interest
There is, however, a general lack of interest in the election among Jordanians. The last time the country had a general election, in 2013, only a quarter of eligible voters took part.
After boycotting the last two elections, in 2010 and 2013, the Muslim Brotherhood this year is running in the general election, mainly because it believes the new election law may give it the upper hand. The Islamic Action Front, considered the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, has formed a coalition with its allies, dubbed the National Coalition for Reform.
“We take part based on the recommendations from our tribes and relatives. But we personally do not believe in the election, because the parliament which should be serving the nation does not do that. For many years the parliament has been used for personal interests,” a woman voter told Rudaw.