In mid-April, fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has caused thousands of people to flee their homes and cross the northern Arqin border into Egypt.
Families have been sleeping outside in the desert and buses are lining up at the border area, as they wait to be allowed entry into the neighboring country.
The conflict in Sudan has forced many people to leave their homes and seek refuge in Egypt.
The situation has led to a large influx of refugees at the northern Arqin border, where families are enduring difficult conditions while waiting for permission to enter the country.
“I left my home, my place because of the fighting between people of the same country against each other,” said Sudanese citizen Nawal al-Sharif.
The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with families enduring difficult conditions as they wait for permission to cross the border.
Many have reported sleeping in makeshift shelters and enduring extreme temperatures and limited access to food and water. Meanwhile, buses have been lining up at the border area, ready to transport refugees to safety in Egypt.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry’s statement on Thursday, over 14,000 refugees from Sudan have crossed the border into Egypt since the outbreak of the deadly conflict.
The statement also revealed that around 2,000 people from 50 different nations or international organizations have also made their way to Egypt, either by crossing the border or being airlifted.
The Sudanese Health Ministry has reported that the ongoing fighting has resulted in the deaths of at least 512 people, including both civilians and combatants.
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Moreover, the Doctors’ Syndicate, which tracks civilian casualties, has reported that at least 295 civilians have been killed and 1,790 wounded since the conflict began.
The high number of casualties and refugees has sparked concern among the international community, with calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The situation continues to evolve, with aid organizations and authorities working to provide support and assistance to those affected by the crisis.
As the number of refugees grows, both Sudanese and Egyptian authorities have been working to manage the situation.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has also been providing assistance to those affected by the conflict.
Although Egypt has strong connections with the Sudanese military, it has urged both sides involved in the conflict to put an end to the fighting.
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been a cause for concern among the international community, with calls for peace and diplomacy to resolve the crisis.
In the meantime, the UNHCR and other aid organizations continue to provide support to those affected by the conflict and the mass displacement it has caused.
