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Sudanese Refugees in Southern Egypt Face Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Support Declines August 2026 More than three years after the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, thousands of Sudanese refugees remain stranded in southern Egypt, where they continue to face growing humanitarian challenges, uncertain legal status, and diminishing opportunities for rebuilding their lives. The Egyptian city of Aswan, located near the Sudanese border, became one of the first destinations for civilians fleeing violence after conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). While many initially viewed Aswan as a temporary stop before moving elsewhere, thousands of families remain there with few options for the future. A City of Temporary Refuge Becomes Long-Term Limbo During the early months of the conflict, Aswan received a continuous flow of people escaping violence, insecurity, and destruction inside Sudan. Refugees filled railway stations, bus terminals, inexpensive hotels, and temporary shelters while trying to recover from the trauma of war. Many hoped to return home once the fighting subsided or expected to be resettled in another country. However, as the conflict entered its fourth year, those hopes have largely faded. Today, Aswan has become a place where many displaced Sudanese families remain trapped in prolonged uncertainty. Humanitarian Assistance Continues to Shrink One of the most pressing concerns facing refugees is the reduction in humanitarian assistance. International humanitarian agencies have struggled with funding shortages, forcing many organizations to reduce food assistance, cash support, healthcare services, and educational programs. For vulnerable families who rely entirely on humanitarian aid, these reductions have made daily survival increasingly difficult. Many refugees report struggling to afford: * Food and clean drinking water * Rent and basic housing * Medical treatment * School supplies for children * Transportation * Essential household needs As assistance declines, some families have been forced to adopt negative coping strategies, including reducing meals, withdrawing children from school, or borrowing money to survive. Legal Challenges Increase Vulnerability Legal uncertainty remains another major challenge. Many refugees face difficulties obtaining or renewing legal documentation required to remain in Egypt. Without proper documentation, access to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services becomes significantly more difficult. The lengthy refugee registration process and administrative requirements have also contributed to prolonged uncertainty. Families often live with constant anxiety about their legal status and future. Limited Access to Education Children have been particularly affected by the prolonged displacement. Although Egypt has made efforts to expand educational opportunities for refugees, many Sudanese children continue to encounter obstacles, including: * Limited school spaces * Transportation costs * Language differences * Documentation requirements * Financial hardship As a result, many children have experienced years of interrupted education since fleeing Sudan. Humanitarian organizations warn that prolonged school interruptions may have lasting consequences for an entire generation of displaced children. Healthcare Remains Difficult to Access Access to healthcare has also become increasingly challenging. Many refugee families cannot afford medical consultations, medication, or specialized treatment. Pregnant women, elderly refugees, persons with disabilities, and individuals suffering from chronic illnesses face particularly serious difficulties. Mental health needs have also grown as many refugees continue to cope with trauma caused by war, displacement, family separation, and uncertainty about the future. Economic Hardship Finding stable employment remains difficult for many refugees. Without reliable income, families struggle to pay rent and purchase basic necessities. Rising living costs have further increased financial pressure, leaving many refugees dependent on humanitarian assistance that continues to decline. Conflict in Sudan Shows Little Sign of Ending The ongoing conflict inside Sudan remains one of the world’s largest displacement crises. Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, with neighboring countries—including Egypt, Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and the Central African Republic—hosting large refugee populations. Although the number of new arrivals in Aswan has slowed compared to the early months of the conflict, people continue to cross the border seeking safety. Growing Need for International Support Humanitarian organizations continue to call for increased international funding to support refugees in Egypt and throughout the region. Experts argue that sustained assistance is needed to provide: * Food security * Healthcare * Education * Legal protection * Livelihood opportunities * Protection for women and children * Durable solutions, including voluntary return when conditions permit, local integration where appropriate, or third-country resettlement for the most vulnerable. Conclusion The situation facing Sudanese refugees in southern Egypt illustrates the long-term consequences of prolonged conflict. What began as an emergency displacement has evolved into a protracted humanitarian crisis marked by legal uncertainty, shrinking humanitarian assistance, limited economic opportunities, and an uncertain future. As the conflict in Sudan continues, humanitarian agencies warn that greater international solidarity and financial support will be essential to prevent conditions from deteriorating further and to ensure that displaced families can live with dignity while durable solutions are pursued.

تأكد من الخبر أولا: لا يشن الجيش المصري أي ضربات عسكرية أو غارات جوية داخل الأراضي السودانية. الى.بيتم حاليا هى حملات امنية على الدهابة مصريين وسودانيين فى الارضى المصرية وتحديدا فى أم الحويطات سفاجا واسوان. وشرق الصحراء المصرية وهى بعيدة تماما عن السودان او الحدود المشتركة بين البلدين المداهمة الامنية برية ثانيا الطيران الحالى الذى يجوب مصر شمالا وجنوبا شرقا وغربا يتبع. إطلاق (مشروع المسح الجوي الجيوفيزيائي ) في مصر Verify the news first: The Egyptian army does not launch any military strikes or airstrikes inside Sudanese territory. What is currently happening are security campaigns targeting gold prospectors "Al-Dahaba" - both Egyptians and Sudanese - inside Egyptian territory, specifically in Umm Al-Huwaitat, Safaga, Aswan, and the Eastern Desert of Egypt. These areas are completely far from Sudan or the shared border between the two countries. The security raid is on the ground. Secondly, the current aircraft flying over Egypt north, south, east, and west are part of the launch of the "Aerial Geophysical Survey Project" in Egypt.

في 15 أبريل 2023، أجبر النزاع في #السودان ملايين الأسر على ترك منازلهم ومصادر رزقهم ومجتمعاتهم المحلية خلفهم. وبالنسبة للعديد من #الأطفال، لم يقتصر النزوح على فقدان فرص الوصول إلى #التعليم فحسب، بل امتد ليشمل مواجهة الخوف وعدم اليقين والآثار النفسية والعاطفية الناتجة عن مغادرة كل ما هو مألوف لهم. من خلال مشروع "مسارات التعليم خارج الحدود"، الممول من الاتحاد الأوروبي، شارك 324 طفلًا ولاجئًا في محافظة #أسوان في أنشطة دعم نفسي واجتماعي ، صُممت لمساعدتهم على استعادة الثقة بالنفس وتعزيز قدرتهم على التكيف وبناء الأمل للمستقبل. واعتمدت الأنشطة على أساليب صديقة للطفل، من بينها منهجية "بطلي هو أنت" (My Hero Is You)، وهي منهجية قائمة على سرد القصص والتعلم التفاعلي طورتها هيئة بلان إنترناشيونال أيرلندا، حيث أتيحت للأطفال فرصة التعبير عن مشاعرهم، وتعلم استراتيجيات إيجابية للتعامل مع التحديات، واكتساب مهارات تساعدهم على مواجهة الصعوبات في بيئة آمنة وداعمة. وقد حقق البرنامج أثرًا ملموسًا؛ إذ أظهر ما يقرب من ثلاثة أرباع الأطفال المشاركين تحسنًا ملحوظًا في مستوى رفاههم النفسي والاجتماعي، شمل تعزيز القدرة على إدارة المشاعر، ورفع مستوى تقدير الذات، وتقليل الضغوط النفسية والعاطفية، وزيادة الدافعية تجاه المستقبل. كما شهد العديد من الأطفال الذين بدوا في بداية التدخل أكثر انطواءً أو تأثرًا نفسيًا، تحولًا إيجابيًا ملحوظًا ليصبحوا أكثر ثقة بأنفسهم وقدرة على التواصل والمشاركة مع الآخرين. فكل طفل لا يستحق فقط فرصة التعلم، بل يستحق أيضًا فرصة التعافي والنمو والحلم بمستقبل أكثر إشراقًا. وبفضل دعم الاتحاد الأوروبي للمساعدات الإنسانية (EU ECHO) وشركائنا المحليين، يتمكن الأطفال اللاجئون السودانيون في #مصر من الوصول إلى مساحات تعليمية آمنة، ومواد تعليمية، وخدمات دعم نفسي واجتماعي تساعدهم على مواصلة تعليمهم رغم تحديات النزوح. On 15 April 2023, the conflict in #Sudan forced millions of families to leave their homes, livelihoods, and communities behind. For many #children, displacement meant more than losing access to #education; it meant coping with fear, uncertainty, and the emotional toll of leaving everything familiar behind. Through "Pathways to Education Beyond Borders" Project, funded by the European Union, 324 refugee children in Aswan participated in structured psychosocial support activities designed to help them regain confidence, resilience, and hope. Using child-friendly approaches such as My Hero Is You—a storytelling and interactive learning methodology developed by Plan International Ireland—children explored their emotions, learned positive coping strategies, and developed skills to navigate challenges in a safe and supportive environment. The impact has been remarkable: nearly three out of four children showed significant improvements in their well-being, including stronger emotional regulation, increased self-esteem, reduced emotional distress, and greater motivation for the future. Many children who initially appeared withdrawn or distressed became more confident, communicative, and engaged by the end of the intervention. Every child deserves not only the opportunity to learn, but also the chance to heal, grow, and dream of a brighter future. Thanks to the support of EU ECHO and our local partners, Sudanese refugee children in #Egypt are accessing safe learning spaces, educational materials, and psychosocial support that help them continue their education despite displacement. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Plan International Ireland #PlanInternationalEgypt #PlanInternational #partnerships #Refugees #InternationalDayofPlay #MHPSS #Psychosocialsupport #Accesstoeducation #EU #Projects #INGO #NGO #PlanInternationalEgypt #PlanInternational #الشراكات #اللاجئون #اليوم_الدولي_للعب #الدعم_النفسي_والاجتماعي #الصحة_النفسية #الحق_في_التعليم #الاتحاد_الأوروبي

Egyptians can have a wide range of skin tones, from very light to very dark. Egypt sits at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, and its population has mixed and interacted with many groups over thousands of years. Southern Egypt, especially around cities such as Aswan and regions near the border with Sudan, often has people with skin tones that can be as dark as many Sub-Saharan Africans.

@Eskom_SA is getting replaced Eskom’s contribution to South Africa’s electricity supply is estimated to have dropped to roughly 81% last year. About a fifth of the country’s power comes from other sources, likely private generation. South Africa lost its title as the continent’s top electricity producer in 2025, primarily due to a steep decline in coal-based power generation. The Outlier recently analysed data from energy intelligence firm Ember Energy, which showed that Egypt overtook South Africa as the continent’s largest electricity producer last year. Over the last decade, Egypt’s annual gross electricity generation grew by 35%, from 181.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) to 245.7TWh Over the same period, South Africa’s gross electricity generation dropped 2.9% from 250.1TWh to 242.8TWh. Ember’s data showed that Egypt’s growth was driven almost entirely by fossil fuel–based generation, mostly gas power. Renewables increased its share of the power mix from 8% to 12%, with the Aswan Dam carrying most of that load. In contrast, South Africa’s fossil fuel-based electricity generation, which consists primarily of coal-fired power stations, plunged by 29.8TWh. However, significant uptake of renewables almost offset the decline. In 2025, renewable generation produced 33TWh of electricity, up 408% from 2015. The contribution of renewables to Eskom’s electricity mix also increased from 2.6% to 13.6%. Renewable power has displaced coal, rather than meeting new demand. Despite the decline in coal-based generation, South Africa still relies more on it than almost any other country in the world. Coal accounted for 81% of South Africa’s electricity generation, the most of any country except Mongolia, where coal contributed 86%. South Africa also had the seventh-highest per capita coal generation of 3,050kWh per citizen. Almost all of the coal power capacity comes from Eskom. It should be noted that Ember Energy’s data included gross energy generation across Eskom, municipalities, and private power producers. While the 2.9% decline in gross generation is worrying, Eskom has even greater cause for concern, as its contribution to the energy mix has shrunk substantially. Private power saves South Africa from major decline In 2015, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said that 95% of gross electricity generation came from Eskom. At that stage, its own gross generation was about 230TWh. By 2024, its contribution to the power mix had plummeted to 86%. In 2025, it sent out 190.81TWh of energy, which excludes the energy used by its own power stations. While Eskom has yet to disclose its gross generation for the year, the figure should be 195.5–196.5TWh, based on internal power usage typically accounting for about 4.5% to 5% of total generation. Based on Ember’s estimated total of 242.8TWh across all energy sources, Eskom’s contribution to total generation should be around 80.6%. Eskom’s gross generation has therefore dropped by about 35TWh, greater than the coal power reduction. Therefore, the country used less Eskom-generated electricity from non-coal sources, and the increase in renewable power primarily came from private energy generators. Therefore, Ember’s data showed that the decline in load-shedding could not be attributed solely to a reduction in energy demand. Other electricity generators increased their share of the supply from about 5% to 19.4% in the last 10 years. Most municipalities do not have their own power generation, meaning most of the growth came from the private sector. Over the last decade, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has registered 19,300MW of private power generation, primarily solar and wind. In addition, an estimated 7,300MW of solar power has been installed in smaller “behind-the-meter” installations. The surge was driven by businesses and households seeking alternatives to protect themselves from Eskom’s deteriorating coal fleet, which frequently plunged the country into load-shedding. While Eskom’s energy availability factor has improved by roughly 10 percentage points over the last two years, it is still well below the standards of leading power utilities worldwide. Without the contribution of private power, which took significant strain off the grid, the suspension of load-shedding would not have happened. https://t.co/VRPrSTBVbs

From Egypt to Sudan by Boat! A 19-hour journey from Aswan to Wadi Halfa that left a lasting impression. Why take the usual bus route when you can embark on an unforgettable adventure up the Nile River? This boat trip holds a special place in my heart, etched as one of my most cherished travel experiences. Sailing from Aswan Port at 3 pm, I opted for the upper open deck, where I could soak in the stunning views. Sleeping outside under the stars alongside friendly locals made the journey even more magical. As dawn broke, we reached the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a sight to behold! The camaraderie onboard was heartwarming, with locals eager to connect and share tea and cookies. The boat docked in Wadi Halfa at 10 am the next day, concluding a remarkable adventure. So, tell me, would you choose the boat trip or opt for the easy route by bus?