Young Adults Face Unemployment Difficulties in the Middle East and North Africa

As we hear about the protests and political unrest in various nations in the Middle East and North Africa, we are aware that youth and young adults are very active in voicing their concerns and organizing demonstrations. For many, unemployment is a prevalent issue.

Many young adults in this region are highly educated but face a shortage of jobs in their nations. A story from NPR's Morning Edition explores the experience of young adults seeking employment and gives statistics about the "Youth Bulge" in the Middle East and North Africa. "In Arab Conflicts, the Young are the Restless" by Alan Greenblatt is a good introduction to these concerns.