Dozens of citizens protest in downtown Amman to ask for economic reforms (lowering prices, reviewing the sales tax, providing job opportunities for unemployed youth, and reconsidering election and party laws) and fighting corruption
Number of protestors:
200+
Country:
Jordan
Date:
14/02/2019
Description:
Dozens of citizens protest in downtown Amman to ask for economic reforms (lowering prices, reviewing the sales tax, providing job opportunities for unemployed youth, and reconsidering election and party laws) and fighting corruption
Actors / Mobilising structures:
CSO
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies):
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly
Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure
Corruption and/ or lack of accountability
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A
Location:
Amman