Syrians struggle with soaring prices after Assad
· Economy · Syria
Syrians are struggling with soaring prices as the end of subsidies and rising costs drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government during a fragile post-Assad recovery.
Why it matters:Economic pain in the post-war transition could undermine the new government and stability in a strategically important region.
Key points
- End of subsidies and rising prices are driving discontent
- Support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government is being tested
- The unrest comes during a fragile post-Assad recovery