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Southern journalist Fathi bin Lazraq has just expressed his strong rejection of the decision by the internationally recognized Yemeni government to raise the customs dollar rate, holding Prime Minister Salem bin Buraik directly responsible before the citizens for any negative consequences that may result from this decision.
In a post on his Facebook page, bin Lazraq stated that the problem does not lie in the lack of resources, but rather in their leakage outside the state treasury, noting that around 80% of revenues do not reach the Central Bank. He added that if revenues were properly directed, there would be no need for decisions that increase citizens’ burdens and drive up prices.
He further explained that of all the recent resolutions issued by the Presidential Leadership Council, the only one likely to be implemented is the increase in the customs dollar rate — a move that citizens will bear the cost of directly, as traders will pass the added expenses on to consumer prices, deepening the suffering of the poor.
Bin Lazraq called on the government to first transfer all revenues to the Central Bank and tighten control over border crossings, taxes, and levies before considering any increase in the customs dollar rate. He warned that the decision could destroy the fragile economic stability achieved in recent months and lead the country to a “point of no return.”
He concluded by calling for popular and media unity to reject the decision, describing it as a farce that serves only to burden citizens with additional hardships.
