migration

International assistance not compatible with Egypt's efforts on migration governance: FM

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 03:36 GMT

The minister underscored that Egypt was facing increasing inflow of migrants who were fleeing conflicts, economic downturn, and climate change impact.

Egypt extends deadline for illegal migrants to apply on residence

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 01:42 GMT

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated in 2022 that the number of migrants in Egypt had hit 9,115,929 belonging to 133 countries.

EU proposes €7.4B-bundle of financial support, investments targeted at Egypt

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The plan's duration is between 2024 and 2027.

Egyptian ambassador discusses Sudanese refugee crisis with EU Commissioner

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 08:46 GMT

Egypt's Ambassador to Brussels Badr Abdel Aty met with European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic to discuss the issue of migrant flow into Egypt.

Egypt’s Minister of Defense, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs discuss military cooperation, migration, fighting traffickers

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 06:59 GMT

Borrell also met with Arab League (AL) Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit in Cairo, discussing the Syrian crisis and the future cooperation in light of its readmission to the LA.

Egypt hosts technical meeting with EU within 'Talent Partnership' initiative

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 03:06 GMT

Deputy Foreign Minister for Migration, Refugees and Combating Human Trafficking Nevine al-Husseiny said that the cooperation between Egypt and the EU must be founded on the principle of mutual benefit.

Spain delivers workshop for Egyptian prosecutors on human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 01:12 GMT

The workshop was delivered at the Criminal Research and Training Institute in Cairo in collaboration of the Prosecutor General Bureau.

Italy welcomes legal migrants from Egypt, aims for bigger energy cooperation: FM Antonio Tajani

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 12:28 GMT

The minister elaborated that Italy wants to establish an energy hub in Europe in cooperation with other Mediterranean states.

On International Migrants Day: Egypt showcases prevention, integration work

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 03:08 GMT

The ministry underscored that Egypt does not confine refugees and migrants in camps or detention centers.

Smuggling women, children to be punished by intensive prison, LE 1 million fine

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 - 10:18 GMT

Egypt has amended some provisions of the Law on Combating Illegal Immigration, in line with the national strategy to combat unregsitered immigration by imposing penalty on violators.

Egypt requests creation of legal migration channels to Malta

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 01:04 GMT

Ambassador to Valletta Khaled Anis met this week with Maltese Minister of Home Affairs, Security, Reform, and Equality Byron Camilleri, requesting the creation of legal migration channels for Egyptians.

Cooperation with Egypt on combating illegal migration has been very effective: PAM's deputy president

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 - 01:17 GMT

Deputy President of the Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean (PAM) Gennaro Migliore described cooperation with Egypt on combating illegal migration as having been very effective.

Egypt is proud to be second homeland for 6M refugees: Foreign Ministry

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 02:03 GMT

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement Monday.

Egypt toughens penalty on illegal migration amending penal code

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 12:57 GMT

The law divides culprits into four categories.

Workshop: Training Egyptian journos on do's & don'ts when covering victims of irregular migration, human trafficking

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 11:34 GMT

Journalists make many decisions everyday regarding their content, sources to quote and multimedia to be used, with media ethics, editorial policies and personal values are some of the key factors in making these decisions.

Egypt proud of hosting 6 M of immigrants, refugees: Foreign Ministry Spox

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 10:30 GMT

Egypt’s celebration with the International Day of Migrants showed that Cairo has been keen to keep its doors open to migrants and refugees who left their homes and families for a better life.

Human Rights Organization for Justice and Development warns of migration of Ethiopians to Egypt, Sudan due to civil war

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 - 05:12 GMT

The HROJD head Nadi Atef said that the battles could escalate in the coming weeks.

Egypt proposes solutions to mitigate impact of COVID-19 on migrants at IOM meeting

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 12:57 GMT

That was at the high-profile meeting of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

EU commissioner for home affairs: Egypt is a key partner

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 06:26 GMT

Egypt’s Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb met with Johansson on Monday.

Egypt, United Nations launch ' Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees in Egypt'

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 06:32 GMT

A ceremony led by Minister Sameh Shokry and UN Resident Coordinator Elena Panova was held Thursday.

More