Riots in Jordan, Many Arrested

(Ynet News) Roi Kais - Dozens of unemployed Jordanians are protesting the lack of job opportunities in the town of Dhiban, south of Amman, one of the poorest towns in the kingdom. The protest has been going on for about two months, with a large protest tent set up in the center of town. Violence erupted on Thursday and Friday nights as Jordanian security forces attempted to take down the tent and arrest the protest organizers.


2016-06-27 00:00:00

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