Traders complain about student brawls near Mutah University

By Petra - Apr 28,2015 - Last updated at Apr 28,2015

KARAK — Owners of commercial stores and coffee shops located in front of the northern and the southern gates of Mutah University on Tuesday urged the concerned authorities to intervene and put a stop to students’ brawls, due to the losses they incur as a result.

Brawls that start on campus and continue on the street near these shops have caused financial losses, the storeowners said, pointing out that the windows of their shops and cars are often shattered during these fights, where stones, sticks and knives are frequently used.

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