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Jordanian artist Issa al-Saqqar on Tuesday addressed his exclusion from official celebrations marking the country’s "Flag Day," stating that attempts to sideline him would not diminish his presence on the national art scene.
In a statement monitored by local media, Saqqar expressed that he has faced "injustice" and deliberate exclusion from certain national events after speaking what he described as the truth. Despite this, he reaffirmed his loyalty to Jordan and its Hashemite leadership, vowing to continue his artistic mission.
The controversy arose following the release of the official performer list for Flag Day festivities, which notably omitted prominent local singers Issa al-Saqqar and Hussein al-Salman. The decision to replace them with less established artists has sparked a wave of criticism on social media platforms.
Public calls have intensified for officials to clarify the criteria used to artists for national celebrations, as supporters of the excluded singers demand transparency and recognition of established Jordanian talent.