Youth vent frustration through social media

Dubai: As the Egyptian parliament members swear in on live television, the youth across Egypt expressed their frustration and concerns through social media websites such as Twitter.

The topic most discussed is the age gap between the parliament members, and how, if this parliament is the result of a revolution, did the youth end up being so poorly represented. This, despite the fact that for the first time in Egypt's history, the youth were expected to have some form of representation in any governing body.

A ray of hope

However, as Egypt watched young candidates of Al Thawara Al Mustamera (The Continued Revolution) and Al Democrati Al Masri (Egyptian Social Democratic Party) as well as some independent members who wore the ‘No Military Trial' sachets swearing in, it eased some of their worries and instilled a ray of hope.

Meanwhile, Essam Sultan, Vice-Chairman of Al Wasat Party, announced via Twitter his decision to nominate himself for the Chief of Parliament position.

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