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Refugees International expressed concern Friday over the deteriorating conditions faced by Sudanese refugees in Egypt, urging immediate international intervention to safeguard their rights. The statement follows the publication of a report detailing the challenges Sudanese refugees face, particularly in light of Egypt’s new asylum law. Refugees International’s report, No Model of Refuge, highlights the increasing risk of deportations, restricted access to essential services, and legal uncertainties that jeopardize the safety of Sudanese refugees in Egypt.
The passage of Egypt’s new asylum law in December 2024 has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The law includes vague national security provisions allowing authorities to revoke refugee status and criminalize those deemed to have entered the country illegally. The law was passed without consultation with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) or civil society organizations, further limiting protections for asylum seekers.
Refugees International’s report documents numerous cases of Sudanese refugees being denied healthcare, education, and work opportunities. Schools serving Sudanese children have been shut down, hospitals frequently refuse treatment, and work permit requirements remain nearly impossible for refugees to meet. Refugee-led organizations, which have played a crucial role in providing assistance, now face additional restrictions under the new asylum law.
Amnesty International’s report documents widespread arbitrary detention and forced returns of Sudanese refugees by Egyptian authorities. The organization recorded multiple cases of Sudanese men, women, and children being held in overcrowded, unsanitary detention facilities before being forcibly returned to Sudan without due process. Between January and March 2024 alone, at least 800 Sudanese refugees were deported from Egypt without being allowed to claim asylum. Under the 1951 Refugee Convention, to which Egypt is a signatory, the principle of non-refoulement prohibits returning refugees to a country where they face persecution.
The broader geopolitical situation in Sudan has also contributed to the worsening humanitarian crisis. Mediation efforts have repeatedly failed as the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) refuse to halt their violence. Fighting in Khartoum and Darfur continues to escalate, with mass atrocities being reported, including ethnically motivated killings in West Darfur. In March 2024, the UNSC passed a resolution calling for an immediate cessation of violence in Sudan. However, subsequent indirect negotiations between the SAF and RSF quickly fell apart as neither side was willing to compromise.
Refugees International, therefore, calls for urgent international action urging key donor nations to pressure Egypt into revising its asylum policies. The report recommends that Egypt halt deportations of Sudanese refugees, reopen community schools, and grant Sudanese asylum seekers work permits. Additionally, UNHCR is encouraged to take a stronger stance against Egypt’s restrictive policies and demand access to detention facilities to monitor the treatment of Sudanese refugees. Refugees International warns that Egypt’s new asylum framework could set a dangerous precedent, undermining international refugee protection standards and worsening the humanitarian crisis for those fleeing war in Sudan.
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The passage of Egypt’s new asylum law in December 2024 has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The law includes vague national security provisions allowing authorities to revoke refugee status and criminalize those deemed to have entered the country illegally. The law was passed without consultation with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) or civil society organizations, further limiting protections for asylum seekers.
Refugees International’s report documents numerous cases of Sudanese refugees being denied healthcare, education, and work opportunities. Schools serving Sudanese children have been shut down, hospitals frequently refuse treatment, and work permit requirements remain nearly impossible for refugees to meet. Refugee-led organizations, which have played a crucial role in providing assistance, now face additional restrictions under the new asylum law.
Amnesty International’s report documents widespread arbitrary detention and forced returns of Sudanese refugees by Egyptian authorities. The organization recorded multiple cases of Sudanese men, women, and children being held in overcrowded, unsanitary detention facilities before being forcibly returned to Sudan without due process. Between January and March 2024 alone, at least 800 Sudanese refugees were deported from Egypt without being allowed to claim asylum. Under the 1951 Refugee Convention, to which Egypt is a signatory, the principle of non-refoulement prohibits returning refugees to a country where they face persecution.
The broader geopolitical situation in Sudan has also contributed to the worsening humanitarian crisis. Mediation efforts have repeatedly failed as the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) refuse to halt their violence. Fighting in Khartoum and Darfur continues to escalate, with mass atrocities being reported, including ethnically motivated killings in West Darfur. In March 2024, the UNSC passed a resolution calling for an immediate cessation of violence in Sudan. However, subsequent indirect negotiations between the SAF and RSF quickly fell apart as neither side was willing to compromise.
Refugees International, therefore, calls for urgent international action urging key donor nations to pressure Egypt into revising its asylum policies. The report recommends that Egypt halt deportations of Sudanese refugees, reopen community schools, and grant Sudanese asylum seekers work permits. Additionally, UNHCR is encouraged to take a stronger stance against Egypt’s restrictive policies and demand access to detention facilities to monitor the treatment of Sudanese refugees. Refugees International warns that Egypt’s new asylum framework could set a dangerous precedent, undermining international refugee protection standards and worsening the humanitarian crisis for those fleeing war in Sudan.
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