Thousands Take to Streets in Jordan
As protests continue to rock Yemen, Tunisia and Egypt, add Jordan to the list of troubled Arab states, as thousands of people took to the streets of Amman on Friday to demand political change and more freedom. The protests come as Jordan struggles with its worst economic downturn in decades —JCL Al-Jazeera English: Thousands of people in Jordan have taken to the streets in protests, demanding the country’s prime minister step down, and the government curb rising prices, inflation and unemployment. In the third consecutive Friday of protests, about 3,500 opposition activists from Jordan’s main Islamist opposition group, trade unions and leftist organisations gathered in the capital, waving colourful banners reading: “Send the corrupt guys to court”. The crowd denounced Samir [Rifai], the prime minister, and his unpopular policies. Many shouted: “Rifai go away, prices are on fire and so are the Jordanians.” Read more Related Entries January 27, 2011 Truthdiggers of the Week: The Egyptian Protesters January 27, 2011 Obfuscating Unemployment
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Thousands Take to Streets in Jordan
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