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Salt Workers in Deir ez-Zor Face Low Profits
Salt workers in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, produce salt through processes that involve drilling brine wells and transporting the water to sunlit ponds. There, the water evaporates, leaving behind a layer of salt that is collected manually and sold at low prices. The process requires significant effort and a long amount of time, especially during summer, with rising fuel costs and expenses associated with transporting the product to market. The cost of a ton is approximately $10, and workers receive low wages ranging from about one dollar to six dollars per day. The increase in fuel prices further impacts the overall costs. The operation is seasonal and heavily dependent on sunlight, posing economic and social challenges for the workers, who face low wages and harsh working conditions.
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