Dear Students:
You will soon be hearing the news that there was an attack against His Majesty King Abdullah II in Tafileh. According to different reports, His Majesty’s motorcade was met with stones and/or bottles in two locations during a scheduled visit to the southern governorate. It is likely that youth in that region, which is underdeveloped and lacking in economic opportunities outside of disappearing government jobs, were not pleased with the contents of the address His Majesty made to the nation last night.
While such an overt act against His Majesty is highly unusual, it is not without precedent. Prince Hassan came under attack in 1997 during an uprising in Ma’an, a similar southern governorate during a popular protest against IMF reforms. This does not indicate a change in the overall security situation in Jordan or alter our basic guidelines for safety and security, which are stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, keep a low profile, exercise self-restraint, common sense and travel with humility. I do anticipate demonstrations in support of His Majesty in response to this incident. These should be avoided like any political gathering or march.
Stay tuned into the news for additional reports or anlaysis.
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