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Rural Egyptians Welcome Change, Economic Worries Linger
The Egyptian village of Kafr Torky lies along the banks of the Nile, seemingly a world away from the passions that played out further north, in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Yet even in such a bucolic setting, the demonstrations and ultimate victory of the protesters proved riveting. Villagers share some of the same complaints, especially economic, that are still bringing protests in the nation's cities.
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Ragab el-Gazzar, right, with daughters and friend, Kafr Torky, February 13, 2011 (VOA photo - E. Arrott)
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Religion also plays a key role in the mainly Muslim country. Near Kafr Torky, February 13, 2011 (VOA photo - E. Arrott)
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But even in the village, satellite dishes bring news of events roiling the nation and the region, Kafr Torky, February 13, 2011 (VOA photo - E. Arrott)
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School has been suspended during the unrest, giving children an unexpected break, Kafr Torky, February 13, 2011 (VOA photo - E. Arrott)