Breaking News: Sana’a Increases Price of National ID Cards
In a move that has shocked many citizens, the government of Sana’a has announced an increase in the price of national ID cards. The price hike, which is set to take effect immediately, has sparked outrage among Yemeni people who see it as an additional burden on their already struggling economy.
The new price for a national ID card in Sana’a will now be 500 Yemeni rials, up from the previous price of 300 rials. This 67% increase has been met with widespread criticism from citizens who are already grappling with high inflation and a deteriorating economic situation.
In a statement released by the government, officials defended the price increase by stating that it is necessary to cover the administrative costs associated with producing and issuing national ID cards. They claimed that the previous price of 300 rials was not sufficient to cover these costs, hence the need for the increase.
However, many Yemenis are not buying this explanation and see the price hike as a blatant attempt by the government to squeeze more money out of its citizens. “This is outrageous,” said one Sana’a resident. “We are already struggling to make ends meet, and now they want to make it even harder for us to obtain essential documents like ID cards.”
The increase in the price of national ID cards comes at a time when Yemen is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The country has been devastated by years of conflict, which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. The economy is in shambles, with high inflation and a shortage of basic goods making life difficult for ordinary Yemenis.
Many fear that the price hike for national ID cards will only add to the hardships faced by the people of Sana’a. Without a valid ID card, citizens are unable to access essential services such as healthcare and education, making it even harder for them to survive in these difficult times.
Critics of the government have accused officials of being out of touch with the needs of the people and of prioritizing their own interests over those of the citizens. They are calling for the price increase to be reversed and for the government to focus on addressing the root causes of the economic crisis in Yemen.
As the outcry against the price hike grows, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of its citizens. Will they listen to the voices of the people and reverse the increase, or will they continue to ignore the plight of ordinary Yemenis? Only time will tell.
