Journalists and website employees stage a sit-in in front of the Jordan Press Association headquarters in Amman to protest against proposed amendments to media-related regulations
Country:
Jordan
Date:
05/09/2021
Description:
Journalists and website employees stage a sit-in in front of the Jordan Press Association headquarters in Amman to protest against proposed amendments to media-related regulations. They consider these regulations as infringements to the freedom of journalists. These amendments include increasing the fees for licensing websites from 50 to 500 dinars, fees for broadcasting radio and television programs over the Internet, and fees for publishing houses.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Union / Syndicate
Workers group: Other
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
Bargaining