Egypt Escalates Deportations of Sudanese Refugees, Advocates Warn

Egypt has significantly increased the deportation of Sudanese refugees back to their war-torn country, according to a report by The New Humanitarian. Rights groups allege this coordinated campaign strips refugees of their legal safeguards. "The authorities are systematically erasing their legal protections," a source told the publication from Cairo. This surge in forced returns occurs despite the ongoing conflict in Sudan, where millions face severe violence and hunger. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has issued little public criticism of Egypt's actions. This limited pushback has raised concerns among aid workers about the safety of those deported. International law, including the principle of non-refoulement, forbids returning refugees to places where they face serious threats. Egypt is a signatory to this agreement. The deportations risk returning Sudanese to acute danger.