Jordan's King Abdullah dissolves parliament, names caretaker PM
Jordan's King Abdullah appointed veteran politician Hani Mulqi as caretaker prime minister on May 29 after dissolving parliament as its four-year term nears its end, and charged him with organising new elections by October.
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The king accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour before appointing Mulqi by royal decree.
Mulki has held senior government posts in successive administrations.
Under the constitutional rules the election must be held within four months.
Jordan traditionally votes according to tribal and family allegiances but parliament amended the electoral laws in March in a move government sources and political analysts say will lead to more candidates from political parties vying for votes.
