Jordan: Protest planned outside Ministry of Transport in Amman May 3

Event

Taxi business owners plan to protest outside the Ministry of Transport in Amman, the morning of May 3 over the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions on the sector. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the action. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Transport through the afternoon of May 3. Current COVID-19 measures in Jordan restrict public gatherings. Police may attempt to disperse the action if it is deemed to be breaching these restrictions and could arrest unruly participants. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed instructions from security personnel and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area.