Egypt has become the largest host country for Sudanese refugees escaping the ongoing conflict, with over 1.2 million Sudanese seeking international protection in the country since the war erupted in mid-April 2023, according to a statement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday, 8 November. The statement noted that the scale of this humanitarian crisis has put immense strain on Egypt’s resources and infrastructure, leaving its capacities severely stretched. “We are calling on the international community to urgently support Egypt in this humanitarian effort,” said Dr. Hanan Hamdan, UNHCR Representative to the Government of Egypt and the League of Arab States. “It is imperative that the responsibility for providing humanitarian and development aid is shared globally. The burden on Egypt is unsustainable and requires immediate and substantial international assistance to ensure the protection and well-being of those affected by the conflict.” There is also an urgent need to address the funding shortfall, as, despite a contribution of USD 1.52 billion (EGP 75 billion) to the Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan—covering 56.3 percent of the required USD 2.7 billion (EGP 133 billion) — the demand for international support…
Egypt Becomes the Largest Host Country for Sudanese Refugees
November 10, 2024
