Egypt – Asylum Bill Threatens Refugee Rights

Beirut — Revise Draft Law in Consultation with Civil Society, UN Refugee Agency

Egypt‘s draft asylum law, if enacted, risks violating the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, Human Rights Watch said today. The law would hinder the work of United Nations agencies and others providing vital services and breach Egypt’s obligations under international law.

Egypt’s parliament approved the Law Regarding the Asylum of Foreigners on November 19, 2024, in a rushed process without meaningful…