January 14 - Protests began, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samir Rifai and complaints about soaring food prices,[1] which would continue into 2012.[2]
January 21 - Thousands of Jordanians protest in the streets against prices rising and demanding the resignation of several ministers.[3]
February
February 1 - In response to the protests, King Abdullah II of Jordan sacks the cabinet of Rifai.[4]
April
April 1 - Police attempt to separate pro and anti-government demonstrators in Amman.[5]