Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 48

28-Nov-2011

syria

Syrian Economy Strained By International Sanctions

The Syrian economy continues to weaken as international sanctions against the regime become more painful and the adverse effects of the political turmoil takes its toll on people. Syria is now politically isolated and the UN General Assemblys human rights committee on 22 November passed a non-binding resolution condemning Syria for its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations....