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Jordanian protesters raise the flag during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's office in the capital Amman early this morning
JORDANIAN Prime Minister Hani Mulki stood down today following days of anti-government protests across the country against increasing austerity measures.
He handed his resignation to King Abdullah II as thousands took to the streets in the capital Amman in protest against International Monetary Fund (IMF)-driven reforms. New income taxes and price rises on basic goods including bread have been proposed to deal with Jordan’s faltering economy.
Weekend negotiations between Mr Mulki and trade union leaders failed to resolve the issues, leading to calls for him to step aside.
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