AMMAN — Hundreds of residents of Karak Governorate congregated Monday in front of Al-Omari Mosque, in the city of Karak, in
response to a call by the city’s Municipal Council to observe a general strike
in solidarity with the striking public sector transport drivers and operators,
Jo24 reported.
Shops in the city closed their doors in response to calls
for a strike, which was supported by commercial, popular and political figures
from the governorate.
Participants in the sit-in stressed their constitutional
rights and rejection of all attempts to circumvent the demands of the strikers,
which include truck drivers and public transport operators. They also rejected
all attempts at silencing people and arresting political activists.
Meanwhile, a number of truck and public transport drivers in
Maan Governorate vowed to continue their strike, now in its 17th consecutive
day, which demands a reduction in fuel prices and of the tax imposed on oil
derivatives.
Drivers said the attempt to end the peaceful strike by force
will not deter them from continuing the protest.
The strike, they said came after “great suffering” due to
high fuel prices and losses they incurred, and the government’s failure to
respond to their demands.
The drivers stressed that the strike has become a national
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