There have been other pressures too.
Like many Syrians, Marwan used to rely on help from aid agencies.
But, for him, that has stopped, as organisations have been forced to cut back services because of funding cuts.
Syria has also not been immune to the impact of the US-Iran war.
The government said the fuel increase that led to the protests was, in part, due to the pressure on energy markets because of the conflict.
There have been other pressures too. Like many Syrians, Marwan used to rely on help from aid agencies. But, for him, that has stopped, as organisations have been forced to cut back services because of funding cuts. Syria has also not been immune to the impact of the US-Iran war. The government said the fuel increase that led to the protests was, in part, due to the pressure on energy markets because of the conflict.
