Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Unrest Hits Jordan For A Second Day



Jordan Hit With More Protests, Work Stoppages Over Fuel Price Hikes -- Washington Post

AMMAN, Jordan — Security forces battled demonstrators armed with torches and in some cases firearms in a number of violent clashes across Jordan on Wednesday, as protests over rising fuel prices entered a second day.

At least 14 people were reported injured and 35 protesters were arrested during two days of scattered melees that included assaults on government buildings and the torching of cars and gas stations. The disturbances, the worst in Jordan since Arab Spring protests began 23 months ago, stoked fears of deepening unrest in this strategically vital U.S. ally.

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More News On The Growing Unrest In Jordan

Jordan Hit by 2nd Day of Violent Street Protests -- ABC News/AP
Thousands chant 'revolution' in rare protest against Jordan's king -- NBC
Security forces clash with protesters in Jordan -- L.A. Times
Jordanians Protest Rising Fuel Prices -- Voice of America
Riots Erupt Across Jordan Over Gas Prices -- New York Times
New wave of protest sweeps Jordan -- The National
Jordan risks instability after lifting of subsidies -- Reuters
Jordanian protesters make rare move: speak out against King Abdullah -- CNN
Jordan's Abdullah Can Only Blame Himself -- Bloomberg
Jordan’s Survival Strategy Hits a Wall: Tightening Funds Make It Hard to Buy Support -- Tony Karon, Time

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