Youths who attacked government property in the city, witnesses said. Tensions have mounted in Maan and several cities in southern Jordan in particular after sporadic strikes by truck drivers protesting against high fuel prices and demanding cuts in diesel prices. Other protests in recent years have usually been peaceful and involved demands for democratic reforms and calls to curb corruption. “We will strike with an iron fist anyone who tries to attack lives and property,” the police statement added. Tensions have been mounting in Maan and several cities in southern Jordan after days of sporadic strikes by lorry drivers protesting high fuel prices.

Source: Ethiopian News December 16, 2022 06:59 UTC