Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: Egyptian Villagers Debate Candidates' Economic Plans

Africa - Voice of America
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Egyptian Villagers Debate Candidates' Economic Plans
Jun 13th 2012, 17:28

MAZOURA, Egypt - Egypt's economic stagnation was a key factor in the revolt against the old government. In one village, voters worried about their future are divided over which of the two presidential candidates could help them move forward.   Life in rural Egypt under the previous government was hard. Poverty was endemic - a third of Egyptians live on less than $2 a day. Prospects for change were almost nil. So the promise of new leadership has many in the countryside ...

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