Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Study: Egyptians Less Satisfied, More Hopeful


A new survey finds that Egyptians are less satisfied with their lives than they have been in recent years, but they also have more hope for their futures than they did during the days of ousted President Hosni Mubarak's government.

There is no question that it has been a tumultuous year in Egypt.

In January, Egyptians took to the streets to protest against the government, corruption and human rights abuses.

In February, President Mubarak stepped down, ending his nearly 30 years in office.

And in late March and early April, Egyptians were less satisfied with their standard of living than they had been in years.

That is a finding in a new report from the Abu Dhabi Gallup Center, based on face-to-face interviews with about 1,000 Egyptian adults. In the wake of the popular uprising, Egyptians reported that they felt their communities had become less safe, and they said it was hard to find jobs, healthcare and housing.

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http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Study-Egyptians-Less-Satisfied-More-Hopeful-123398908.html


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