Al Jazeera: Protests against IMF-backed tax reform bill continue in Jordan
Demonstrators gather near the office of prime minister in Amman to protest against price hikes and tax increases.
Hundreds of people in Jordan's capital have protested for the third consecutive day against the increase of living costs and a new income tax draft law.
Rallied kicked off after more than 33 unions participated in a general strike on Wednesday, accusing the government of covering up failed economic policies.
On Saturday, crowds of people made their way to Amman's Fourth Roundabout, where the office of the prime minister is located.
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More News On The Growing Unrest In Jordan
Protests against tax bill continue for third consecutive day -- Jordan Times
Jordanians in third night of tax rise protests -- BBC
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King Abdullah of Jordan blames regional turmoil for economic crisis amid protests -- SKY News
Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures -- Haaretz
Jordan’s growing protests ‘an explosion waiting to happen’ -- Arab News
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