Food Staples Starting to Run Out in Egypt

[tekisui]

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- While discontent, resentment and nationalism continue to fuel demonstrations, one vital staple is in short supply: food.

Many families in Egypt are fast running out of staples such as bread, beans and rice and are often unable or unwilling to shop for groceries.

"Everything is running out. I have three children, and I only have enough to feed them for maybe two more days. After that I do not know what we will do." school administrator Gamalat Gadalla told CNN.

The unrest has paralyzed daily life in Egypt with many grocers closing shop and spotty food shipments.

"With the curfew, there are no restaurants, food or gas. Basic goods will soon be in shortage," Sandmonkey, an Egyptian blogger said via Twitter.

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[DJ13]

1. And the result will be looting

Just like the government planned to make the protesters look bad.

[Edweird]

2. They seem to have their act together. This isn't a wild eyed mob.

I imagine they will work something out if possible. Remember, the army appears to be on their side and the military lives by it's supply chain. I could see orderly distribution of military rations and emergency food aid.

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. Families in "Egypt" or families in Cairo and other bigger cities?

Story makes it sound as if the whole country is closing down food stores.

In fact, Cairo has a pop. of around 15 million, I would imagine that many smaller areas do not have the extensive
demonstrations.