Jordan’s King Abdullah dissolves parliament

Q.  Which country’s King dissolved its parliament on May 29th 2016?
- Published on 30 May 16

a. Jordan
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Myanmar
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Saudi Arabia
 
Jordan’s King Abdullah appointed veteran politician Hani Mulqi as caretaker prime minister after dissolving parliament as its four-year term nears its end, and charged him with organising new elections by October.
  • The king accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour before appointing Mulqi by royal decree.
  • Mulki has held senior government posts in successive administrations. Under the constitutional rules the election must be held within four months.
  • Jordan traditionally votes according to tribal and family allegiances but parliament amended the electoral laws in March in a move government sources and political analysts say will lead to more candidates from political parties vying for votes.

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