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Mar 15, 2024 · Socio-economic conditions have been deteriorating rapidly in Syria, with the depreciation of the local currency and soaring inflation that worsens food insecurity and pushes people into poverty. According to the World Bank, between 2010 and 2020, Syria’s GDP shrunk by more than half.
Syria is experiencing a protracted political and socio-economic crisis that has resulted in a severe deterioration of living conditions. Nearly a quarter of all hospitals and one third of all primary health care centres remain non-functional and unable to respond to the growing health needs.
In September, thousands of people in Sweida, a Druze-majority city in south-west Syria, protested the deteriorating economic conditions, calling for “regime” change. Israel continued its air strikes on Syrian government, Iranian and (Lebanese) Hizbullah forces in Syria.
Aug 24, 2023 · Deteriorating living conditions have pushed many people to take to the streets in recent months. ... Syria doubles public-sector pay as economy sinks. Triumphant Assad has waited out the storm
Mar 15, 2024 · After 13 years of conflict, coupled with continuing deteriorating economic conditions and food shortages, families are increasingly pushed to the edge of breaking point.
Jun 25, 2024 · Speakers Underscore Need for Parties to Protect Civilians, Constructively Engage in United Nations-Facilitated Political Process. Against the backdrop of a two-year political deadlock in a 13-year-old conflict, Syria remains beset by ongoing violence, an economic crisis and a worsening humanitarian situation, the Security Council heard today, as the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Envoy for the country urged sustained de-escalation towards a nationwide ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian ...
Mar 12, 2024 · The financial situation in Syria had been deteriorating steadily since the start of the crisis. However, the pandemic led to an even sharper economic decline and depreciation of the Syrian pound. In October 2020, the average food basket cost 236% more than it did in 2019.
