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Rising youth unemployment alarming in Egypt

Thursday, 04 August 2016 2:34 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 04 August 2016 2:34 AM ]

Egyptians walk past a street vender selling traditional dresses near al-Azhar mosque in Cairo on July 14, 2016. AFP

Mohammed Shalaby

Press TV, Cairo

Rising unemployment in Egypt has raised serious concerns over possible social unrest in the country. Ordinary Egyptians hold the government responsible for the crisis. President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned of tougher measures in order to overcome the crisis. Mohamed Shalaby reports from Cairo.

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