date:May 20, 2013
t to about one U.S. cent per small loaf. The government keeps saying how they have kept the price stable.
But she said bread at that price was often unavailable, and when it was there were frequently long queues at bakeries.
They also have what they call 'tourist prices' of 50 pounds. You can buy it at that price without the queues. Some shops are selling for up to 80 pounds a dozen, she said.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
The United Nations says the war has created a humanitarian crisis, with 6.8 mil