Hundreds of citizens hold a sit-in in Amman's Fourth Circle to protest against a new IMF-backed package of austerity initiatives, the deterioration of the national socio-economic conditions and corruption
Number of protestors:
500+
Country:
Jordan
Date:
12/12/2018
Description:
Hundreds of citizens hold a sit-in in Amman's Fourth Circle to protest against a new IMF-backed package of austerity initiatives and the deterioration of the national socio-economic conditions, demanding job opportunities and consistent anti-corruption measures
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure
Corruption and/ or lack of accountability
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Repression
Location:
Amman