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UN Experts Warn of Systematic Refugee and Migrant Violations in Egypt

Seven UN human rights experts expressed deep concern over unprecedented escalation of arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations against refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Egypt. The experts highlighted sharp rise in arrests and deportations based on lacking residency permits, despite many being registered with UNHCR.

March 10, 2026
Egypt, MENA

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Seven UN human rights experts expressed deep concern over unprecedented escalation of arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations against refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Egypt. The experts highlighted sharp rise in arrests and deportations based on lacking residency permits, despite many being registered with UNHCR.

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Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)

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Source: Mar 10, 2026

"Seven UN human rights experts expressed deep concern over unprecedented escalation of arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations against refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Egypt. The experts highlighted sharp rise in arrests and deportations "

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Classification

Violation Types

ARBITRARY DETENTION
DISCRIMINATION

Rights Impacted

RIGHT TO ASYLUM
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
RIGHT TO LIBERTY

Target Groups

REFUGEES
MIGRANTS

Actor Categories

STATE SECURITY FORCES

Legal Framework

REFUGEES PROTOCOL
ICCPR ART 9