UK: Police arrest Egyptian smuggling suspect, linked to fatal Channel crossing
Police in the UK have arrested an Egyptian national, suspected of migrant smuggling and being linked to the Channel crossing that ended in a fatality at the weekend.
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Egypt: Sudanese fear deportation following new regularization law
Refugees from Sudan continue to flee to Egypt seeking protection. But with new rules requiring them to pay a large fee for residency or obtain proof of registration from the UN, local media say many fear that they will be expelled from the country.
Egypt seeks 'cooperation' for hosting 9 million refugees and migrants
During the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, Egypt's prime minister requested World Bank cooperation to share the 10 billion dollar annual cost of hosting nine million migrants and refugees.
Sudan: Repercussions of world's 'worst displacement crisis' on Europe
One year of civil war has made Sudan one of the biggest -- and perhaps most overlooked -- conflict regions in the world, described by the UN as "the epicenter of the largest displacement crisis in the world." Meanwhile, the EU asylum agency highlights the fact that a growing number of people from Sudan are seeking protection in the EU.
Egypt forcibly deporting Sudanese refugees, Amnesty says
Egypt has conducted widespread arrests and arbitrary deportations of hundreds of migrants fleeing Sudan’s war, according to a report published by Amnesty International.
Plan to help young Egyptians find EU jobs
An employment center in Cairo will offer training for young people and help them to find jobs in the European Union. The project is aimed at promoting legal migration pathways to Europe.
Greece: Migrants back in custody despite court acquittal
Nine Egyptian men are to remain in custody in Greece despite a court ruling dismissing the case against them over the 'Pylos' shipwreck in 2023.
Greece: Court drops migrant shipwreck charges against 'Pylos 9'
A court in Greece has dismissed all charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck off Greece last June. The court said it did not have jurisdiction to try the case.
EU signs controversial migration agreements in Africa
To curb irregular immigration, the EU aims to stop migrants from reaching its borders by signing deals with several African countries.
Greece to bring in Egyptian farm workers amid labor shortage
Greece will start bringing in workers from Egypt this summer to take on temporary farming jobs under a deal between the countries to tackle a labor shortage.
Sudanese refugees in Germany decry forgotten war
One year on from the outbreak of another war, Sudan is being torn apart by one of the world's worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. More aid has been pledged, but many see no end to the suffering.
Sudan's year of war: Why there's no hope for a cease-fire
After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim.