The people of Egypt were angry at the government's proposal to eat chicken feet

Published 2023년 3월 21일

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Egypt's government has faced backlash after promoting the consumption of chicken feet due to economic difficulties, including inflation and a drop in wheat supply. This policy has sparked public outrage and discontent, particularly as meat has become unaffordable for many. The country's reliance on wheat imports and its economy's dependence on tourism, which has been significantly impacted by the pandemic, have further exacerbated the economic crisis. Egypt has sought assistance from the International Monetary Fund multiple times and spends a substantial portion of its revenue on debt repayment.

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Reference photos not directly related to the article. Getty Images Korea The BBC reported on the 19th (local time) that Egypt, which is experiencing severe economic difficulties, faced strong headwinds after the government encouraged its people to consume chicken feet instead of chicken. Egypt's National Institute of Nutrition (NNI) reported in November of last year Through North Korea, chicken feet and cow hooves were promoted as 'food rich in protein and budget-saving'. Unlike Asian countries such as Korea, chicken feet in Egypt are used to make dog food rather than food ingredients. Even a man begging around a poultry market in Giza, a suburb of Cairo, said, "God, don't let us get to the point where we have to eat chicken feet." The policy has sparked public outrage and criticism of the government, the BBC said. reported. Egypt's inflation rate exceeded 30% this month. Basic food ingredients such as cooking oil and cheese have long become unaffordable luxuries, and the price of ...

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