Syria’s austerity backfires as bread prices soar, wages collapse, and the largest protests since Assad’s fall challenge Sharaa’s transition.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Syria’s austerity backfires as bread prices soar, wages collapse, and the largest protests since Assad’s fall challenge Sharaa’s transition.
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