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.
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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)
"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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