Calm has returned to the Naour area after incidents of violence and riots following the decision by the House of Representatives to revoke the membership of Deputy Osama Al-Ajarmeh for reportedly abusing the state's principles. Jordanian security forces intensified their presence in the area and authorities confirmed their determination to enforce the law firmly and prohibit illegal gatherings and protests.
The Naour area, south of the Jordanian capital Amman, witnessed riotous behavior, gunfire into the air, and tire burning in protest against the dismissal of Deputy Al-Ajarmeh. An official security source stated to AFP on Sunday evening that calm has returned to Naour after the incidents of "riots" and "gunfire into the air." The agency reported that security forces still maintain checkpoints at the area's entrances to prevent any violations.
Jordanian authorities announced on Sunday that four security personnel were injured in armed assaults on public security forces in the Malha area, near Queen Alia International Airport. The Jordanian Ministry of Interior confirmed in a statement that any violation of the law or assault on public security will be dealt with decisively and firmly according to the law. It emphasized that authorities will not permit any gatherings that violate regulations governing the right to assemble and that may disrupt social cohesion and threaten public peace.
The decision to dismiss Deputy Al-Ajarmeh was made by a majority under the dome, as his activities and statements were deemed to deviate from the principles of the Jordanian state, necessitating an emergency session that ultimately led to the decision to revoke his membership. The House of Representatives voted on Sunday to dismiss Al-Ajarmeh by a majority of 108 votes in favor of the dismissal out of a total of 119 members attending the session, which was dedicated to discussing the repercussions of Saturday's events.
The Speaker of the House, Abdul Moneim Al-Aoudat, stated at the beginning of the session that the meeting was convened at the "request of the parliamentary majority" based on a memo signed by a number of deputies "to consider the repercussions and recent events." He added, "What our national arena has witnessed of regrettable incidents over the past few days only strengthens our belief in the necessity of enforcing the rule of law to preserve our unity and national achievements, and to defend the security and stability of our country under all circumstances."
According to the constitution, a deputy can be dismissed from the House of Representatives by a decision from the council to which he belongs by a two-thirds majority of the council members, which consists of 130 deputies. Eyewitnesses reported that those behind the "riots" that occurred last night were supporters of Deputy Osama Al-Ajarmeh, who had his membership frozen for one year on May 27 after being accused of "disrespecting the dignity and reputation of the House of Representatives," which led him to submit his resignation last Wednesday, according to AFP.
On Sunday, the Ministry of Interior stated that "any violation of the law and any assault on public security personnel will be dealt with decisively and firmly according to the law, in a manner that preserves the security and safety of citizens and their property as well as public property, and ensures the security and safety of the public security personnel who are responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining order."
