Jordan National Movement
Seeking Peaceful Coexistence, Freedom and Economic Prosperity for Jordanians and their Neighbors
Letter to Congressman Brian Baird
The Honorable Congressman Brian Baird
2443
Phone:
Fax: (202) 225-3478
Dear Honorable Brian Baird,
We are writing you this letter to ask you for your prompt attention to an important matter with national and international consequences.
The recent resolution, introduced by you and co-sponsored by Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commending and praising Jordan’s July 31 municipal elections, is very disappointing. It represents an insult to the majority of Jordanians and human rights advocates, nationally and worldwide. We sincerely hope that your office avoids rushing to conclusions based on false information provided by King Abdullah II’s lobbyists and Embassy staff in
The most recent independent reports and statements issued by the National Center for Human Rights in Jordan (http://www.nchr.org.jo/uploads/Municipality_report2007.pdf) and Jordan Bar Association (http://www.jordannationalmovement.org/pressreports.htm) declared and stressed that these elections were conducted illegally and carried out with widespread forgery and rampant vote rigging: Pro-government voters were transferred from one district to another to support particular candidates; thousands of Jordanian soldiers were ordered out of their military barracks to vote multiple times for pro-king and absolute monarchy candidates; fierce protests and riots were reported all over the country against sever election irregularities; journalists of independent daily and weekly newspapers were barred from covering this important event; many balloting boxes were destroyed; Jordanian Islamists and independents withdrew their candidates; and many names of registered voters in several districts disappeared on the day of elections. All of this anarchy took place before the eyes of and based on direct directions and orders from King Abdullah II. As a result, elections in
Given the regime’s tragic human rights record (http://hrw.org/doc?t=mideast&c=jordan) and exponential levels of corruption (http://www.transparency.org/publications/gcr/download_gcr#toc), it seems rather unwise that the U.S. Congress and Administration continues supporting King Abdullah II monetarily and providing carte blanche military support to his corrupt and unelected government and secret police to oppress the people of Jordan. Tyranny breeds terrorism and violence. We have all been witnessing the massacres and daily killings of innocent people on the streets of
This regime in
For years the human rights community in
The attack on Members of Parliament, journalists and human rights activities is emblematic of what international human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International (AI) have documented in their regular reporting on
Human rights organizations have also been restricted. Independent groups, such as the Jordanian National Movement, that are strongly critical of the government's human rights practices have been refused legal recognition, and their activities are habitually obstructed and restricted by the authorities.
In light of these facts, we strongly urge you to seriously review the political, monetary, and military support you have extended to King Abdullah II’s regime. Now is the time for
Sir, genuine economic and political reforms will not take place in
Sincerely,
Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Mualla
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
The Jordan National Movement
http://www.jordannationalmovement.org
Virginia, USA
Cc: Office of Congressman Tom Lantos
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The Absolute Monarchy in Jordan: Dirty Political Games
JNM, 
King Abdullah II issued this order: “We, Abdullah II Ben Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in pursuance of Paragraph 1 of Article 34 of the Constitution, order that elections of the House of deputies be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the law.” In other words, the king decided to dissolve Parliament …This statement represents one dimension of the absolute monarchy in
Similar to previous national elections, the next Parliament elections will be held based on the one-person, one-vote system, a tribal and ethnic-based voting system aims to customize and recruit unprofessional and pro absolute monarchy legislators whose main concerns lie with personal interests, bribery and favoritism. This impartial and fake system has been widely criticized on the national and international stages: http://www.jordannationalmovement.org/Flaws in Jordans Elections Law Dec 8 2006.doc
King Abdullah II and his corrupt cohorts must understand one thing: The world is watching you very closely and never think that you will get away with your dirty political games! We will pursue the truth and nothing but the truth so the people of the world know exactly who you are…you are no more than a “bunch” of thieves and power-lovers that live and prosper on the backs of Jordanian citizens…Shame on you!
Open Letter to President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush
The White House
Dear Mr. President,
We are writing you this letter to ask you for your prompt attention to an important matter with national and international consequences.
Less than three months after King Abdullah II of Jordan declared before a joint session of the U.S. Congress that he was pushing for political and economic reforms in his country, one of Jordan’s leading critics of his regime, Dr. Ahmed Oweidi Al-Abbadi, is being held as a political prisoner at Al-Jwaidah Prison on questionable charges.
Dr. Al-Abbadi, a well-respected writer, historian and former member of the Jordanian Parliament is paying the price for exposing corruption within the political system and speaking out in favor of government reforms.
Dr. Al-Abbadi now leads the Jordan National Movement (JNM), an organization that “seeks to promote democracy, human rights, and political, economic and social reforms, and national strategic issues in
Dr. Al-Abbadi’s detention was ordered by King Abdullah II on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, as a result of speeches and letters he wrote in which he questioned King Abdullah II’s personal wealth, failed economic policies, and constant refusal to pay tax, as well as tacit support of corruption and human rights abuses.
Dr. Al-Abbadi is being held in a cell with common criminals and singled out for harsh treatment by prison guards. According to family members who have visited him in prison, he has been kicked and punched by prison guards and denied medical attention. The prison authorities have also disrupted visits by his family members, including his wife. Furthermore, his lawyers were not permitted to see him prior to his court appearance, and police assaulted supporters who peacefully expressed interest to protest the government’s decision to detain him. In addition, Dr. Al-Abbadi has been repeatedly denied bail without providing any legal explanations, which led to the recent resignation of his legal team.
Needless to say, Dr. Al-Abbadi’s detention is a clear violation of his right to freedom of expression as guaranteed by Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and by the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. Further, this arbitrary detention is a violation of Jordanian obligations as a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
This brings us to the purpose of this letter. Given the regime’s tragic human rights record and exponential levels of corruption, it seems rather unwise that the U.S. Administration continues supporting King Abdullah II monetarily and providing carte blanche military support to his corrupt and unelected government and secret police to oppress the people of Jordan. Tyranny breeds terrorism and violence. We have all been witnessing the massacres and daily killings of innocent people on the streets of
This regime has failed to adhere to international treaties including international human rights conventions and accords. Also, since coming to power in 1999, King Abdullah II has failed to deliver on initial pledges to promote democracy and the rule of law (http://www.carnegieendowment.org/files/cp76_choucair_final.pdf). His rule has become increasingly authoritarian (http://www.css-jordan.org/polls/index.html). No serious political opposition is permitted to form. The judiciary is manipulated by his government, and no independent judges are allowed to operate. Even in the presence of the king, only a very few people (already picked by the intelligence community) are allowed to speak up. The press and broadcast media are tightly controlled, and the authorities make vigorous efforts to restrict internet communications and limit access to websites with independent news about
For years the human rights community in
The attack on Dr. Abbadi is emblematic of what international human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International (AI) have documented in their regular reporting on
Human rights organizations have also been restricted. Independent groups, such as the Jordanian National Movement, that are strongly critical of the government's human rights practices have been refused legal recognition, and their activities are habitually obstructed and restricted by the authorities.
In light of these facts, we strongly urge you to seriously review the political, monetary, and military support you have extended to King Abdullah II’s regime. Now is the time for
Sir, genuine economic and political reforms will not take place in
At a time when our people have questioned the commitment of the
We are greatly concerned for the safety of Dr. Al-Abbadi and kindly urge you to do everything within your power to hasten his release. Thank you for your consideration. For further information regarding this case, please visit: http://www.jordannationalmovement.org.
Sincerely,
Abedalelah Almaala
Human Rights Acitvist
The Jordan National Movement
240-423-3207 (Cell)
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Letters to Canada Re: The Abduction of Dr. Al-Abbadi by King Abdullah II
JNM, Amman, Jordan (Wednesday, July 11, 2007): In light of the immanent visit of the dictator King Abdullah II of Jordan to Canada, the Jordan National Movement (JNM), via the family of Dr. Al-Abbadi, sent the following letters today to Her Excellency The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and The Right Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and several other senior Canadian officials and Members of the Canadian Parliament and House of Commons.
http://www.jordannationalmovement.org/Letter in English to Governor Michaelle Jean.doc
http://www.jordannationalmovement.org/Letter in English to Prime Minister Harper.doc
Also, JNM sent the following letter (in French) to the President of France Nicolas SARKOZY: http://www.jordannationalmovement.org/Letter to Mr. President Nicolas SARKOZY.doc
King Abdullah II’s Corrupt Henchman Marwan Muasher Lies in the World Bank’s Investigation of Paul Wolfowitz
JNM, Washington (Wednesday, May 16, 2007): Former Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister (unelected ministerial portfolios) of Jordan Marwan Muasher was caught lying in the current investigation of Paul Wolfowitz's scandal at the World Bank:
Marwan Muasher, now Director of External Relations at the World Bank and a graduate of King Abdullah II's School of Corruption, thinks he is still being protected by his former boss, the thuggish dictator King Abdullah II, and the corrupt General Intelligence Directorate (GID) in
Press Release.....
Jordan National Movement has issued the following press release re: King Abdullah's recent speech to Joint Session of
Since King Abdullah of
Granted, he is not the first despot to line his coffers with international aid, but the time has come to hold him accountable so
http://www.hrw.org/english/docs/2006/09/19/jordan14205.htm
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE160052006.
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/files/cp76_choucair_final.pdf
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=2442&l=1
On the economic front,
While Jordanians are suffering, Queen Rania spends a huge portion of the country’s resources on new palaces, private jets, royal yachts and receptions, and a public relations campaign to improve her international public image. Perhaps she should have taken her own advice in the fall of 2006, when she stated at a conference organized by the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City, that the “only way to create a stable and secure world is to address global injustices, specifically in the Arab world.” We are concerned that
The challenges that the
These noble goals, of course, will not take place without direct support from the American people. Therefore, we strongly urge the Bush Administration and Congress to make use of the
It is also our earnest hope that the
Cancel King Abdullah II's Speech: Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi
