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Syria's new Islamist leaders are undertaking a radical overhaul of the country's broken economy, including plans to fire a third of all public sector workers and privatising state-run companies ...
The fate of Syria's army would be "left to the brothers who will take over the management of the country's affairs", he said. "What concerns us today is the continuation of services for Syrians."
The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule in the war-torn country. The rebels’ victory concluded a 10-day ...
Since the establishment of the First Syrian Republic in 1946, the economy has undergone many structural and other changes. [16] Although the presence of the Allied forces during World War II stimulated commerce by providing markets for agriculture, textiles, and other locally manufactured goods, Syria lacked both the infrastructure and the resources to achieve economic prosperity. [16]
[71] [72] Rebel forces took control over local TV stations and broadcast a message announcing victory against Assad's forces. [73] At this point, organized resistance to the takeover ceased. Syrian army divisions were reported to be abandoning their uniforms and weapons to change into civilian clothing during and after the fall of Damascus. [74]
Triggered by a government decision earlier in the month to slash fuel subsidies, which more than doubled the cost of gasoline, [16] the protests symbolized a boiling point of over a decade of accumulated grievances. These included government violence, deteriorating living standards, and a political stalemate that has left the war unresolved.
The emerging transitional government in Syria faces a daunting road ahead as it looks to unite a vast coalition of rebel groups and appeal to Western nations concerned about whether the country ...
"Today, we stand with all Syrians who are full of hope for a free, just, and safe Syria," the chancellor said. "A political solution to the conflict in Syria is possible.