Latest posts by Betsy Fisher from November, 2010
Jordan: Wikileaks’ “Cablegate” Raises Questions
The recent Wikileaks release, known as "Cablegate," featured several quotations from Jordanian officials, as well as large numbers of cables from the U.S. Embassy in Amman. Jordanian tweeters had varied initial reactions to the latest leak from the whistle-blower site.
Jordan: Reactions to a New Government
After the announcement of Jordan's new government, Jordanians react to the new ministers via Twitter and blogs.
Jordan: Tweets Cover Parliamentary Election Flaws
Jordanians went to the polls yesterday. As the voting continued, Twitter user Naseem Tawarnah provided up-to-the-minute updates of allegations of violence and voting fraud.
Jordan: To Vote, Or Not To Vote?
The Jordanian Twitter community debated the merits of voting or abstaining in the parliamentary elections to be held November 9, 2010.
