Middle East
Conflict in Syria ravages the economy
Government and banks are running out of money, and a lack of fuel means everything else is grinding to a halt.
Last Modified: 21 Aug 2012 11:54

The conflict in Syria has been dealing a severe blow to the country’s economy.

The government and the banks are running out of money, and a lack of fuel means everything else is grinding to a halt.

Al Jazeera’s Anita McNaught reports on the economic crisis from the northern city of Aleppo.

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