AMMAN — A general strike paralyzed the city of Maan,
in southern Jordan, on Wednesday, as shop owners refused to open their doors in
solidarity with the striking truck drivers and the public transport sector in
the governorate, who are demanding lower fuel prices, according to local media
outlets.
Shops in the city have been closed since the early hours of
the morning, and the streets appeared empty of pedestrians and traffic.
Activists in the city claimed that the closure of shops came
in response to authorities’ firing tear gas at peaceful protesters calling for
a reduction in fuel prices. Truckers said that the strike will continue until
their demand is met.
On Wednesday, shops in Madaba Governorate also stayed closed
for the second day in a row in solidarity with the strikers.
Public transport bus drivers in Madaba joined the national
strike three days ago. They were joined by drivers of trucks, water tankers,
and heavy machinery.
Meanwhile, a demonstration paralyzed traffic in Tafileh
Governorate on Wednesday when drivers protested in solidarity with the bus and
truck drivers. Shops had closed their doors since the early hours of the
morning, and passenger traffic in the governorate stopped.
Drivers were quoted by Jo24 as saying that the strike has
been going on for days in solidarity with strikers who were demanding a
reduction in fuel prices, stressing that any solution other than lower fuel
prices is unacceptable.
They called for a reduction of the fixed tax imposed on fuel
products, which had contributed to the steep rise in prices, to levels that
exceed the ability of citizens and operators to meet.
Read more National news اضافة اعلان
Jordan News
.jpg)
.jpg)
