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Tens of Thousands of Sudanese Escape Conflict but Trapped Without ID at Egyptian Border

  • More than 120,000 Sudanese without proper ID are stuck at Egypt's border, unable to enter either country due to lack of travel documents and Egypt's tightened entry rules.
  • The Sudanese are fleeing fighting in their home country but now have nowhere to go, sleeping in streets and relying on aid groups for food and shelter.
  • Obtaining travel documents can take days or weeks, leaving families without basic necessities in the meantime.
  • Pressure is mounting on Egypt to lift entry restrictions and allow asylum requests at the border so the Sudanese can escape the violence.
  • The crisis highlights the hardship faced by those without proper identification during conflicts and disasters.
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