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Jordan’s 1989 Bread Riots: Austerity and Democracy’s Dawn — Fexingo History
May 9, 2026 ·
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Jordan’s 1989 Bread Riots: Austerity and Democracy’s Dawn — Fexingo History
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In April 1989, Jordan erupted in protests after the government implemented IMF-mandated austerity measures, sparking the worst unrest in decades. This episode examines the Bread Riots that began in Ma’an...
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In April 1989, Jordan erupted in protests after the government implemented IMF-mandated austerity measures, sparking the worst unrest in decades. This episode examines the Bread Riots that began in Ma’an and spread to Karak, Tafileh, and Salt, forcing King Hussein to dismiss Prime Minister Zaid al-Rifai and appoint Mudar Badran. We explore how the protests, driven by East Bankers traditionally loyal to the monarchy, led to a political opening: the 1989 parliamentary elections and the National Charter (Al-Mithaq al-Watani) that reintroduced democratic reforms. The episode also considers the riots’ long-term impact on Jordan’s political landscape, including the rise of Islamists and the regime’s delicate balancing act between reform and stability.
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#Jordan #BreadRiots #1989 #IMF #Austerity #MaAn #Karak #Tafileh #Salt #ZaidalRifai #MudarBadran #SharifZaidbinShaker #NationalCharter #AlMithaqalWatani #EastBankers #Democracy #History #FexingoHistory #JordanHistory #NabataeanKingdom
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