Leftist, pan-Arab parties criticise gov't policies, warn against involvement in Syria

AMMAN — The Coalition of Leftist and Pan-Arab Parties has expressed concern about the economic conditions in the country and restrictions imposed on public freedoms, according to a statement issued on Saturday. 

In the statement, issued by the coalition after its periodic meeting, member parties stressed their rejection of any possible plan for Jordan to take part in a land "war" against Syria.

The coalition charged that crises are deepening in the Kingdom due to the government's policies, which impose restrictions on public freedom and exacerbate economic difficulties.

These policies, the parties said, have worsened people's living conditions by causing prices to go up.

They expressed concern over the economic measures that the International Monetary Fund is asking the government to implement within a plan for economic reform.

In the statement, the coalition said in light of rapid political and military developments in Syria, Jordan should remain committed to resolving crises through peaceful means and should reject all calls to engage in land operations.

Stressing support for Syrians' right to self-determination, the parties warned of "the Zionist role", and interest in fuelling the bloody conflict in Syria and Iraq, and depleting the resources of the two countries. 

With regard to the Palestinian issue, the coalition members praised Palestinian public efforts in support of the Intifada, asserting the Palestinian right to resist the occupation.