Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 23

6-Jun-2011

Political Comment (6 June 2011)

Syrian President Bashar al-Asad's declaration of a general amnesty has met with a skeptical reception. Yemen's problems are metastasizing. In Bahrain the authorities have lifted martial law and called for talks on reform. The Arab League has endorsed the Palestinians' plans to resort to the UN. Egypt has eased the blockade of Gaza.

Asad Tries Amnesty

As far as can be made out in Syria which is not very...