Jordan: Protest ongoing outside municipality headquarters in Al-Jafr, July 26

Event

A protest outside and atop the municipality headquarters building in Al-Jafr, southern Jordan, is ongoing as of July 26. The action has been taken to protest high rates of unemployment and a perceived lack of government support for the unemployed.

Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the municipality building for the duration of the action. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Context

Sit-ins and protests over high rates of unemployment have been ongoing in Al-Jafr since early June. Protesters allege that local authorities are failing to provide enough support for the unemployed. Absent a government solution, protests and sit-ins are likely to continue.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area.