Jordan's Prime Minister After Massive Anti-Austerity Protests

Al Jazeera: Jordan PM Hani al-Mulki resigns amid mass protests over tax bill

Hani al-Mulki submitted his resignation after widespread anger over price hikes and income tax reform bill, sources say.

Jordanian Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki submitted his resignation in a meeting with King Abdullah II on Monday, according to official sources.

His resignation comes amid mass protests over price hikes and an income tax reform bill.

According to the official source, the move is aimed at defusing the anger over the economic policies.

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