In 5 days, more than 10,000 individuals have entered Egypt as the bloodshed in Sudan continues

 


More than 10,000 people of various nationalities have fled conflict-stricken Sudan and crossed the land border into neighboring Egypt through Qastal and Arqeen border crossings in just five days, according to a statement by Egypt's General Authority for Land and Dry Ports (GALDP).

Between April 21 and 25, 1,297 individuals came through Qastal while 8,897 others crossed into Egypt through Arqeen, the statement revealed. GALDP has been working with relevant organizations to ensure that Egyptians and eligible foreigners who fled Sudan have access to all necessary facilities, according to the Xinhua news agency.

Deadly clashes erupted between the Sudanese Army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum and other Sudanese regions on April 15, leading to more than 400 deaths and over 4,000 injuries, as per data from the Sudanese Health Ministry. Meanwhile, the warring parties have agreed to a three-day ceasefire, commencing at midnight on Monday, as numerous countries strive to evacuate their diplomats and citizens from Sudan.

The recent conflict in Sudan has resulted in a significant influx of refugees into neighboring countries, with Egypt receiving over 10,000 refugees in just five days. The humanitarian crisis requires urgent attention from the international community to provide adequate assistance to those who have been displaced by the conflict.


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