No tricks or treats for Jordanians: Government bans Halloween celebrations in Amman

Published October 30th, 2014 - 04:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Jordanian Ministry of Interior has banned Halloween celebrations in Amman, claiming they could incite violence, according to alghad.com.

Jordanian officials say the ban aims to stop the riots and general debauchery that happened on Halloween in Amman the previous two years.

Numerous Jordanians have filed complaints against the ban. 

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