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Syrians convert gold into cash to survive
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 14:03
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Syrians convert gold into cash to survive
Posted by Charleston Voice
Monday, 12 November 2012
After nearly 20 long months of conflict, many Syrians are now digging deep into their pockets, with many having to sell their jewellery — including family heirlooms — just to survive. (AFP)
By AFP
Damascus
In a Damascus jewelry shop, the customer’s jaw drops when he hears what he is being offered for his gold ring. Barely $100. “Can’t you do any better?” he asks timidly before accepting the deal.
After nearly 20 long months of conflict, many Syrians are now digging deep into their pockets, with many having to sell their jewelry — including family heirlooms — just to survive. MORE>>
