Lack of jobs for Egypt's youth

Despite of the optimism and renewed hopes since January 25 revolution, young people are still leaving Egypt following the deterioration of the political and economic situation. Arabstoday asked more than 30 young Egyptians who where leaving Egypt, for their reasoning behind their decision. Many said that the revolution had deviated from its objectives and had not achieved anything in two years. Osama El Sayed, a communication graduate who has yet to find work, said “two years after the revolution and the dream is lost.” He said that as prices increase the job opportunities decrease. Coffee shop worker Muhammad Hosni told Arabstoday that the revolution has not protected the people from “the pain of migration.” Ahmed Abdul Aziz, who cannot get work in his chosen profession of law said "I have no reason to stay in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood controls everything. I cannot make enough money for my family or even enough for me.” Sociology professor Huda Zakaria said that the Egyptian youth are frustrated with the current lack of opportunities, citing migration as the only opportunity for many graduates. Findings stated in an International Organisation of Migration report showed that at least 15 percent from a sample of 750 young people across Egypt want to leave the country because of the current situation.