Jordanian Parliamentary Elections: IRI Observation Mission Features Prominently in International Media
On September 20, the International Republican Institute (IRI) deployed an international election observation mission to monitor Jordan’s parliamentary elections. IRI released a preliminary statement on September 21 which concluded that, despite isolated problems, most voters were able to cast their votes without any significant impediment.
The following is a selection of international media coverage of IRI’s observation mission:
Islamists expect parliamentary foothold in Jordan
The Financial Times
Jordan’s rebranded Islamists seen staging election comeback
Reuters
Jordanians elect new parliament in cautious reform move
Associated Press
Jordan Election Seen as Small Step Toward Democratic Reform
The New York Times
Jordan holds vote for parliament
Deutsche Welle
Low turnout haunts Jordan’s elections
Middle East Eye
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