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Resistance See other Resistance Articles Title: Most Egyptians oppose US economic aid: Poll About 7 in 10 Egyptians surveyed by Gallup in December 2011 oppose U.S. economic aid to Egypt, and a similar percentage opposes the U.S. sending direct aid to civil society groups. Senior U.S. officials announced in January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that President Barack Obama plans to speed up aid to Egypt as the nation transitions from the Mubarak era. Congress already approved $1.3 billion in military aid and $250 million in economic aid for the current fiscal year. Some of the conditions attached to this aid, including that it may not be spent unless Egypt meets all obligations under the 1979 Israel-Egypt peace treaty, may help explain its unpopularity in certain Egyptian circles. Some Egyptian activists say such restrictions encroach upon Egypt's sovereignty. Gallup.com HIGHLIGHTS The majority of Egyptians are against receiving aid from the United States, according to a recent poll, which highlights increasing calls for transparency regarding the army budget, namely since it receives $1.3 billion annually in aid from the U.S. thedailynewsegypt.com The Gallup poll was released Monday, just as a number of NGOs came under fire from Egypt's government, accusing them of illegally receiving foreign funding. U.S. officials have in turn criticized the crackdown and floated threats about possibly withholding aid from Egypt. thedailynewsegypt.com Egyptians are nearly as likely to favor aid from Arab governments as they are to oppose help from the U.S. Almost 7 in 10 favor aid from Arab governments. This may in part reflect high-profile announcements by several of the country's Arab neighbors about their involvement in projects to help rebuild Egypt's economy. hotair.com As Egypt's new parliament begins its work and the country's citizens prepare for presidential elections, many Egyptians are suffering from the day-to-day realities of unemployment and price inflation. According to Gallup's most recent survey in December 2011, Egyptians are most likely to name inflation and lack of money as the biggest problem facing their families; the second is lack of jobs. Gallup.com AHT/SM Poster Comment: Egyptians getting smart. Most US aid goes to military which keeps restricting civil rights, upholding meddlesome bureaucrats. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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