a fundamental problem was when Square enacted this policy when the war began, it was very much thought that it would be over in a matter of days, that was the analysis , that the conflict would be quick, bloody and over in a matter of days if not weeks,

the fact it has prolonged was very much a surprise to everyone, myself included.

so really square probably didint think they'd have this policy still in place as many organisations and governments felt this conflict would be well over by now