Syrian demands to evaluate government's performance

While the president reaffirms his unwavering faith in the awareness and resilience of the Syrian people, suffocating economic and living challenges are emerging, placing citizens under unprecedented pressure. This necessitates a review of the performance of certain service and economic ministries, whose decisions have become an added burden on families.

Ministries in the Eye of the Storm: Energy, Finance, and Trade

Observers believe that the gap between government promises and the reality on the ground is widening alarmingly, particularly in areas directly impacting citizens' daily lives:

- Energy: Recent bills, described as "exorbitant," have sparked widespread public discontent, with warnings of their negative repercussions on family stability and purchasing power.

- Ministry of Finance and Employee Salaries: With the holy month of Ramadan halfway through and Eid approaching, employees are facing delays in receiving their salaries, disrupting their financial planning amidst soaring prices. - Markets and High Prices: Prices of basic commodities, including vegetables and meat, have skyrocketed (with the price of tomatoes reaching unprecedented levels), making the Ramadan table a daily challenge for the middle and lower classes.

Calls for Compassion and Mercy

Voices are rising today calling for a return to the principles upon which the state was founded in combating poverty and achieving social justice. Loyalty to the blood of the martyrs and the wounded is embodied in securing a dignified life worthy of the patience of this people, and in implementing the Prophetic approach that urges those in authority to be compassionate towards those under their care.

"The Syrian citizen, who has persevered in the face of the most difficult circumstances, needs today policies that address their suffering and transform the slogan 'fighting poverty' into a tangible reality that protects them from the monster of high prices and the oppression of daily life."

Urgent Demands on the Government's Agenda

Many agree that the time has come to take swift and practical steps to restore trust between citizens and institutions, most notably: - Reassessing electricity bills to align with citizens' actual incomes.

- Expediting the disbursement of salaries and bonuses to enable families to meet their Eid needs.

- Firmly activating price controls to combat price gouging by merchants and regulate the prices of basic food items.

The leadership's reliance on the people necessitates, in turn, a government that prioritizes the "dignity of the citizen" to ensure continued national unity in the face of all challenges.