Jordan's king Abdullah II reshuffles top brass
King Abdullah II of Jordan has reshuffled his top brass amid
fears of instability in the Arab country.
The most prominent change reported this week by state news
agency Petra is the replacement of the general intelligence chief.
In a letter to the new director, Ahmed Hossni, the king
cited "many unprecedented challenges" imposed by regional and
international dynamics, according to Petra.
Several officials at the influential Royal Court were also
sacked.
Jordan is an oasis of stability in a turbulent Middle East
and it has housed millions of refugees fleeing wars in neighboring Syria and
Iraq.
However, local discontent has grown over the increasing cost
of living and government mismanagement. Protesters last year forced the king to
fire the government. Arab media reports expect renewed demonstrations.