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The '''Jordanian General Strike of 2018''' was a [[List of General Strikes|general strike]] in [[Jordan]] in [[Timeline of | The '''Jordanian General Strike of 2018''' was a [[List of General Strikes|general strike]] in [[Jordan]] in [[Timeline of Anarchism in Western Asia|2018]] in against the increase of income tax and raising of fuel and [[electricity]] prices. It was a | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 3 April 2024
The Jordanian General Strike of 2018 was a general strike in Jordan in 2018 in against the increase of income tax and raising of fuel and electricity prices. It was a
Background
Since the Arab Spring, Jordan's foreign debt had nearly doubled and an the economy had been weakened by a decrease in tourist activity; decreased foreign investments; increased military expenditure; attacks on Egyptian gas pipeline supplying the Kingdom; the collapse of trade with Iraq and Syria; expenses from hosting 1.4 million Syrian refugees and accumulated interests from loans. New loans were negotiated with the IMF and a new law increasing income taxes and prices of fuel and electricity.
Events
On the 30th of May more than 30 trade unions went on general strike, protesters set tires on fire and blocked roads near the king's palace.
Results
The strikes resulted in a cancellation of the new price hikes and taxes in just 2 days.