Along with all the commontion going on in the Middle East, more and more small, seemingly irrevelant issues are bringing about problems. As a result of the bomb attacks and air strikes, many pharmaceutical factories in Syria are being forced to shut down. This has led to a shortage in low-cost medicine. Syria is known for their ability to provide high-quality, low costing medicine to its people, but the violence is causing major problems. Factory workers have not been able to travel safely to work because of the conflicts, and this has caused the remaining factories to be low funtioning. The government is aware, and is working to find better ways to supply medicine to those in need. Despite their efforts, Syrian authorities have reportedly rejected injured protestors and makeshift hospitals and ambulances have been attacked and shot at by security forces. Because of this, doctors are fleeing the country in fear.
This article allows readers to get a closer look at the small consequences of war that are being looked over. I find it sad that while these wars are going on, the responsibilty of protecting the citizens is being pushed to the side. I'm glad that the government is involved and trying to help, but these situations are obviously getting worse.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21373885
That's awful that the factories were attacked. Things such as medicine really shouldn't be affected by war.
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