King Hussein reiterates confidence in al-Majali's government

King Hussein of Jordan has reiterated his confidence in Prime Minister Abdul Salam al-Majali, despite the wave of criticism and pressure by the Jordanian press, people, trade unions and party activists due to the polluted drinking water problem.

In a message he addressed to his premier, King Hussein described the former, together with others who contributed to serving Jordan, as trustworthy and greatly respected.

The scandal of polluted drinking water had contributed to sacking Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation Munzir Haddadin, who was considered the only one responsible for the scandal.

The said Jordanian activists hold the government as a whole responsible for what had happened.