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Jordanian Trade Unions Continue Protests Despite Resignation of Cabinet (PHOTOS)

© AFP 2023 / Khalil MAZRAAWIDemonstrators wave flags and hold signs near Jordanian anti-riot police and security forces during a protest in Amman, Jordan, near the prime minister's office on June 4, 2018
Demonstrators wave flags and hold signs near Jordanian anti-riot police and security forces during a protest in Amman, Jordan, near the prime minister's office on June 4, 2018 - Sputnik International
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AMMAN (Sputnik) - Jordanian trade unions have continued their protests against a proposed tax reform despite the fact that the government responsible for preparation of the bill has stepped down, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday.

The trade unions have initially proposed to end protests on Wednesday in order to give the cabinet led by Razzaz a chance to change the policy of predecessors, however it had canceled the decision.

Hundreds of protesters gathered near the building of Jordanian trade unions in Amman demanding a change of political course, but not of political figures. Several demonstrants have also called for resignation of the parliament and for suing lawmakers and officials suspected of corruption.

A Jordanian protester holds a picture of Jordanian Prime Ministers Hani al-Mulki and chants slogans during a strike against the new income tax law, in Amman, Jordan May 30, 2018 - Sputnik International
Jordanian PM Mulki Submits Resignation Amid Ongoing Protests - Source
On Monday, Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Mulki resigned amid mass protests caused by a rise in prices and a proposed tax reform. Soon after that King Abdullah II authorized Education Minister Omar Razzaz to form the country's new cabinet.

​Since May 30, the Jordanians have been protesting against price rises caused by IMF-backed austerity measures and against a bill implying income tax increases, which was sent to the parliament in May.

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