Today, during live streaming of a debate on constitutional reforms in Jordanian, a fistfight brokeout.
Several deputies had discussed a draft amendment adding the Arabic female noun for a Jordanian citizen into the constitution’s section on equal rights on December 28.
However, MPs screamed angrily that it was “useless” during heated debate at the House of Representatives of Jordan’s capital Amman. The broadcast was live on Al-Mamlaka TV channel.
A fistfight broke out in Jordanian parliament today during a live-streamed debate about constitutional reforms in the House of Representatives in Amman
This short video, which was viewed more than 60,000 times by Twitter users, features MPs punching, shoving, and exchanging angry insults while arguing.
This short video, which was viewed more than 60,000 times by Twitter users, features MPs punching, shoving, and exchanging angry insults while arguing.
One deputy fell to the ground during the fistfight, which lasted a few minutes – forcing the session to be adjourned until tomorrow.
At the beginning of the session, a dispute broke out between Abdul Karim Dughmi and Suleiman Abu Yahya, deputy speaker.
Abu Yahya claimed that Mr Dughmi was unable to manage the show and said he didn’t know anything.
After a while, Dughmi retorted angrily and said “Shut up and get out of the hall.” He then walked off.
The brawl ended with no injuries. It began when a parliament member refused to apologize for remarks made during a discussion about constitutional reforms in the country.
Many deputies were discussing a proposed amendment to include the Arabic female noun of a Jordanian citizen in the constitutional’s section regarding equal rights.
The session quickly descended into chaos after a row broke out between Abdul Karim Dughmi, House Speaker, and Deputy Suleiman Abu Yohya.
One viewer wrote: “Take a look at the brave woman elected who stays to see the antics in her schoolyard.”
Another said: “This brawl occurred today in Jordanian Parlament!” These are the Jordanian MPs.
Another said, “This is shocking.” There are no words.
According to reports, the Constitution of Jordan’s Hashemite Kingdom was adopted in 1952. It has been amended approximately 29 times.