Egypt: Refugees, Asylum Seekers Arrested, Deported

Refugees and asylum seekers in the area have been facing difficulties. Many, originally from Sudan and South Sudan, have experienced arbitrary arrest and unlawful detention. Deportations have also occurred, often due to a lack of proper documents. The issue is partly caused by bureaucratic delays, resulting in the loss of residency status for some individuals. Egyptian authorities have been urged to stop these arrests and deportations, especially in cases where the only issue is an expired residency permit. Further information on this situation is available from Human Rights Watch, which has been monitoring the situation and advocating for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers in the area.