Jordan: Increased security reported in the Na'ur area of greater Amman June 6 following reported shooting amid civil unrest. /update 1

Event

Authorities have deployed additional police in the Na'ur area of the Greater Amman Municipality June 6 following an earlier shooting incident. The shooting took place during an unauthorized protest denouncing parliament's ban of legislator Osama al-Ajarma. According to emerging reports, demonstrators fired towards police lines, who in turn responded with tear gas. No reports of casualties have been released.

Authorities will likely maintain an elevated security posture in Na'ur through at least June 6. Security officials state all persons attempting to join the protest will be arrested. At least four members of the Jordanian security services were injured late June 5 while responding to disorder, burning vehicles, and shootings in Na'ur.

Na'ur is located approximately 11 km (7 miles) from central Amman.

Advice

Avoid the vicinity of Na'ur in the coming days due to the potential for violence. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure location. Follow all instructions from security personnel.