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Syrian prime minister says government is still functioning but foreign and domestic challenges loom


Published on 2024-12-09 18:41:12 - MSN
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  • Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers are still working from offices in Damascus after rebels entered the capital over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad. Streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighboring countries,

The article discusses the current state of the Syrian government amidst ongoing conflicts and economic challenges. Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous has stated that the government is still functioning despite the difficulties, emphasizing efforts to maintain public services and economic stability. However, a UN official, Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, has contradicted this claim by stating that the public sector has essentially come to a halt. Pedersen highlighted the severe economic crisis, including hyperinflation and a drastic devaluation of the Syrian pound, which has led to widespread poverty and a breakdown in public services. This discrepancy between the government's portrayal and the UN's assessment underscores the dire situation in Syria, where the government struggles to provide basic services, and the populace faces increasing hardships.

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