2011 in Jordan

The following lists events from the year 2011 in Jordan.

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See also:	Other events of 2011 Timeline of Jordanian history

Incumbents

• Monarch - Abdullah II
• Prime Minister
  • Samir Rifai (until 1 February)
  • Marouf al-Bakhit (9 February-24 October)
  • Awn Al-Khasawneh (starting 24 October)

Events

January

• January 1 - Ro'ya TV is launched.
• January 14 - Protests began, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samir Rifai and complaints about soaring food prices,^[1] which would continue into 2012.^[2]
• January 21 - Thousands of Jordanians protest in the streets against prices rising and demanding the resignation of several ministers.^[3]

February

• February 1 - In response to the protests, King Abdullah II of Jordan sacks the cabinet of Rifai.^[4]

April

• April 1 - Police attempt to separate pro and anti-government demonstrators in Amman.^[5]

October

• October 24 - Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh's cabinet takes office.