Protests Affecting Egyptian Economy
An anti-government protester dressed as a soccer referee shows a symbolic red card to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Feb. 7, 2011. The protests, which saw tens of thousands of people massing daily in downtown Cairo for demonstrations that at times turned violent, have raised questions about the impact on the economy. More than 160,000 foreign tourists fled the country in a matter of days last week, in an exodus sure to hammer the vital tourism sector. (AP Photo/Manoocher Deghati) Audio
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Egypt’s ancient pyramids: One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. But that site has been closed since the Egyptian protests began. It's a big blow to the country's economy, and the country's antiquities minister says it's also a blow to the country's psyche. ABC's Aaron Katerksy tells us things are changing moment by moment in Cairo.
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