Tunisia political turmoil inspires Jordan protesters

[Joanne98]

Retired colonel Mohammed al-Btoush is not a natural rebel. For nearly two decades he served loyally in the Jordanian armed forces.

He is a fierce patriot and supporter of the Hashemite monarchy.

He never expected to be involved in politics. But now he is part of a committee of retired officers that is publicly urging Jordan's rulers to make urgent reforms - before it is too late.

The former generals and colonels were worried even before the popular uprising that drove the Tunisian president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, from power earlier this month.

Now they fear a similar revolt in Jordan.

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