With the onset of February 2024, the repercussions of the economic crisis did not subside, and citizens continued to suffer from the increasing prices of almost all essential commodities. This coincided with a significant gap between the official exchange rate of the US dollar in banks and financial institutions and its rate in the parallel market. Following the security approach to crisis resolution, the Ministry of Interior intensified security campaigns not only against currency traders in the parallel market but also against ordinary traders. Media outlets affiliated with the authorities focused on increasing media coverage of these events to directly convey intimidation messages to small-scale traders. Citizens reported sudden inspections by Ministry of Interior personnel at the beginning of the month in an attempt by the authorities to control the exchange rate in that market and reduce the gap.
Meanwhile, leaked information circulated……….February 2024 Bulletin
