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War and Economic Blockade Drive Poverty in Syria

Tim Anderson Source: Al Mayadeen Net 2021-11-09 12:34 6 Shares

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There is little controversy about the extreme poverty which most Syrians now experience. The distorted information comes in explanations of who is responsible.

War and Economic Blockade Drive Poverty in Syria

War and Economic Blockade Drive Poverty in Syria

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