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'Down With the Hakuma': Thousands Demonstrate in Jordan

Published June 4th, 2018 - 08:38 GMT

Protests continued near the Prime Ministry in protest against the amendments to the Income Tax Law.

Due to heavy police presence, thousands of youth were split between two areas close to the Fourth Circle, where the Prime Minister's office resides.

Similar protests were reported in various towns across the Kingdom, despite a deal between the government and unionists to continue dialogue over the disputed laws, which also include the Civil Service By-law.

Jordanians took to the streets over the weekend to protest the income tax draft law, calling on the government to step down.

Protests gained momentum Thursday midnight and early Friday after the government introduced a sharp increase to the prices of fuel derivatives and electricity, with protesters seen demonstrating in various governorates.

Jordan's senate met on June 3rd for a special session, after another night of protests across the country against IMF-backed austerity measures including a draft income tax law and price hikes. Some 3,000 people faced down a heavy security presence to gather near the prime minister's office in Amman, until the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Jordanian protesters raise their hands in before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordanian protesters raise their hands in before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

A member of the Jordanian gendarmerie runs as riot police stand on guard before protesters during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

A member of the Jordanian gendarmerie runs as riot police stand on guard before protesters during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordanian riot police attend to a protester who passed out during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordanian riot police attend to a protester who passed out during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Largest anti-government protests in years over tax increases in Jordan /Twitter

Largest anti-government protests in years over tax increases in Jordan /Twitter

Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Demonstrators confront anti-riot policemen as they protest against against a proposed income tax draft law in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman, late on June 1, 2018. STRINGER / AFP

Demonstrators confront anti-riot policemen as they protest against against a proposed income tax draft law in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman, late on June 1, 2018. STRINGER / AFP

Protesters raise their fists near riot police officers during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Protesters raise their fists near riot police officers during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures (Twitter)

Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures (Twitter)

Jordanian protesters shout slogans before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018/AFP

Jordanian protesters shout slogans before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018/AFP

Protesters raise their hands and wave flags near members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Protesters raise their hands and wave flags near members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP

Jordanian protesters raise their hands in before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
A member of the Jordanian gendarmerie runs as riot police stand on guard before protesters during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian riot police attend to a protester who passed out during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Largest anti-government protests in years over tax increases in Jordan /Twitter
Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Demonstrators confront anti-riot policemen as they protest against against a proposed income tax draft law in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman, late on June 1, 2018. STRINGER / AFP
Protesters raise their fists near riot police officers during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures (Twitter)
Jordanian protesters shout slogans before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018/AFP
Protesters raise their hands and wave flags near members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian protesters raise their hands in before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian protesters raise their hands in before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
A member of the Jordanian gendarmerie runs as riot police stand on guard before protesters during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
A member of the Jordanian gendarmerie runs as riot police stand on guard before protesters during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian riot police attend to a protester who passed out during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian riot police attend to a protester who passed out during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Largest anti-government protests in years over tax increases in Jordan /Twitter
Largest anti-government protests in years over tax increases in Jordan /Twitter
Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordanian protesters shout slogans and raise a national flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Demonstrators confront anti-riot policemen as they protest against against a proposed income tax draft law in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman, late on June 1, 2018. STRINGER / AFP
Demonstrators confront anti-riot policemen as they protest against against a proposed income tax draft law in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman, late on June 1, 2018. STRINGER / AFP
Protesters raise their fists near riot police officers during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Protesters raise their fists near riot police officers during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures (Twitter)
Jordan Rocked by Biggest Protests in Years as Demonstrators Rally Against Austerity Measures (Twitter)
Jordanian protesters shout slogans before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018/AFP
Jordanian protesters shout slogans before members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 2, 2018/AFP
Protesters raise their hands and wave flags near members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
Protesters raise their hands and wave flags near members of the gendarmerie and security forces during a demonstration outside the prime minister's office in the capital Amman late on June 3, 2018. Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP
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