2011 in Jordan

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, which would continue into 2012.
• January 21 - Thousands of Jordanians protest in the streets against prices rising and demanding the resignation of several ministers.

  February

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

  April

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

  October

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