Author: QASIOUN (Opposition website)

The Syrian government’s recent decision to transition from commodity subsidies to cash subsidies has sparked concerns about its motives. Reports indicate that this shift is part of a larger plan to reduce government assistance, impacting citizens and the market. However, the government’s plan lacks transparency, leaving citizens in the dark about the new subsidy process. With 4.5 million people needing to open bank accounts in just three months, banks are under strain, and citizens face financial burdens. While the government claims to be rationalizing spending and targeting those in need, experts warn that this move could lead to the elimination…