Power cuts and price rises as conflict bites in SyriaSince the beginning of Syria's anti-government protests one year ago, more than 5,000 civilians have died, according to the United Nations. And as international sanctions tighten their grip, daily life is becoming increasingly hard. Once upon a time, a walk along the souk in Al-Hamidiyeh, Damascus's most imposing indoor market, was an opportunity for quiet reflection. Even apart from the tantalisi
