Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation

What Happened

Yemen's central bank stabilized the riyal currency from 2,900 to 1,500 per dollar through shutting unauthorized exchange firms and centralizing remittances. However, these measures created a severe cash liquidity crunch. Citizens in government-controlled cities face unprecedented riyal shortages, with banks limiting daily foreign currency exchanges. This paralyzed businesses and spawned black markets.

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