Riots and protests continue to sprout up in the Middle East. On Friday, Islamists, leftists and union members marched in downtown Amman, Jordan, demanding more significant economic and political reforms to help struggling citizens. About 3,000 people gathered in Amman for the protest. This is the third straight week the protesters gathered in front of the Al Husseini Mosque to decry government policies they blame for rising prices, low wages, and unemployment. They also pressed for Prime Minister Samir Rifai to step down.
The government has tried to ease citizens' concerns by reducing taxes on fuel derivatives and subsidizing basic commodities. They also gave pay raises to civil servants, military personnel and retirees, but the protesters believed that isn't enough. Besides being upset with their own government, they chanted regarding the Egyptian struggles as well.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/01/28/jordan.protests/index.html
-Kristine Zizis
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