"Amnesty International on Saturday urged Jordan to free six political activists charged with insulting King Abdullah II, as police broke up a demonstration in Amman demanding their release. The human rights watchdog "is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of six pro-reform activists held for 'insulting' the king," it said in a statement.
"Amnesty International believes them to be prisoners of conscience held solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression and that they are being punished for their pro-reform views and peaceful activities." The six men were arrested and charged by military prosecutors in mid-March after a demonstration in the southern city of Tafileh. If convicted, the six face three years in prison each. "According to information by Amnesty International, at least three of them were beaten by security forces during initial interrogations," the London-based organisation said."
