Laith Joneidi
September 05, 2019•Update: September 05, 2019
AMMAN
Thousands of Jordanian teachers on Thursday took to streets demanding 50% hike in their salaries.
Protesters gathered near the government headquarters in capital Amman, amid heavy security presence.
The Jordanian security forces temporarily dispersed the gathering, using tear gas shells before the protesters managed to regroup and resume sit-in.
Established in 2011, the Jordan Teachers Association, organizer of the protest, has 140,000 registered members.
*Writing by Mahmoud Barakat
