Hundreds of people fleeing war-torn Sudan arrive in neighboring Egypt every day, a UN official said Sunday, adding to more than 1.2 million who have already sought refuge there, according to official figures.
Since the conflict began between rival Sudanese generals in April 2023, tens of thousands have been killed, and over 11 million displaced, with 3.1 million fleeing beyond Sudan’s borders, the UN reports.
Egypt hosts 546,746 Sudanese refugees officially registered with the UNHCR, along with others awaiting registration, according to Christine Bishay, UNHCR Egypt’s associate external relations officer. A recent UNHCR report stated that “more than 1.2 million Sudanese have sought international protection in Egypt,” making Egypt the largest host of Sudanese refugees despite tightening entry requirements since the start of the conflict.