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A bit of history
The recent uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt have awed and shocked the world and brought a new order, although chaotic, to the region. Following protests in Tunisia, that lasted from the 18th of December all through the 14th of January, Egyptians were more motivated than ever before to follow in the footsteps of their distant neighbor. They too wanted to oust their long time dictator through peaceful protests. The manifestation of the desire to free Egypt was described as epic by international media. Their slogan was a famous saying by a Tunisian writer: “If one day people decide to live. Destiny will no doubt respond. Night will no doubt dissipate. Chains will no doubt break.” Despite the beatings, the violence, and the anarchy implanted by the government’s thugs, Egyptians stood tall and held on to their demands. The fatigue of many people, mostly older ones who feared change and were comfortable in their old ways, did not alter the resolve of the youth who drove the president out of office on February 10th.

Enabling factors
In 2008, approximately 7 million Egyptian children were living in dire condition, below the income poverty line. In addition, unemployement was quite high, wages were low. Avian influenza decimated the poultry industry, main source of protein for Egyptians, while Foot and Mouth Disease and other epizootic outbreaks were affecting other parts of the animal industry.

Other contributing factors
Arab Spring Arab Spring

Egypt Unrest


 * Egypt's population was estimated at 80 million Egyptian uprising
 * 33 percent 14 or younger
 * Approximately 9.7 percent of the population was unemployed
 * Potentially more than 20 percent of the Egyptian population lives below the poverty line
 * Egypt experienced a three-fold increase in the number of malnourished children under the age of five since 2000, with the number at 1.5 million in 2008


 * 1) So many reasons, so little resources:
 * 2) Bread is the main food in Egypt
 * 3) Prices went up
 * 4) Wheat scarcity was attributed to a worldwide shortage, especially due to the wheat crisis in Ukraine.