An investigation conducted by The New Humanitarian and the Refugees Platform in Egypt has revealed that thousands of Sudanese refugees, seeking refuge in neighboring Egypt, are being detained by Egyptian authorities in undisclosed military facilities. Subsequently, many are being deported back to their conflict-affected homeland, Sudan, often without the opportunity to seek asylum.
Egyptian authorities have implemented several measures to limit legal entry for Sudanese nationals, despite an existing agreement ensuring freedom of movement between the two nations. Consequently, many refugees are compelled to resort to smugglers for entry, subjecting themselves to the risks of detention for irregular entry or harm in perilous mountain routes.
Sudan's agriculture minister, Abubakr al-Bushra, dismissed claims of famine in the country, questioning UN-backed data that 755,000
Egypt has announced a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, which will come into effect on Friday, as part of a
Egyptian officials convened on Tuesday to discuss the nation’s detention policies, according to human rights lawyers and groups cited
Egypt has been plagued with persistent blackouts this year due to the dual pressures of soaring temperatures increasing the demand
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