Sudanese Students in Egypt Face School Closures Ahead of Exams

Cairo / Aswan — Nearly 20,000 Sudanese students are confronting an uncertain future with the Sudanese Certificate exams looming on 28 December, according to recent reports from Radio Dabanga. Schools in Egypt that offer the Sudanese curriculum have been closed since June, leaving families increasingly anxious about their children’s education.

Egyptian authorities shut down the schools, citing non-compliance with regulations, despite many being officially licensed. For over three months, there…