Repatriation Convoys Continue as Zakat Chamber Funds Return of Sudanese Released from Egyptian Prisons
Cairo – Sudanhorizon
The Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Repatriation has continued its efforts to facilitate the return of Sudanese nationals wishing to return home from Egypt. On Thursday, the committee dispatched 20 buses carrying 980 passengers from the Abdeen district in central Cairo.
Dr. Al-Amin Abdel Qader, representative of the General Secretariat of the Sudanese Zakat Chamber, arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to address the cases of Sudanese nationals detained in Egyptian prisons over debt-related offenses. Speaking to reporters at the departure point, he announced that all arrangements had been completed for the launch of 100 buses next Saturday under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Zakat Chamber, Dr. Yahya Ahmed Al-Ghamrawi.
He explained that this will complete the first phase of the chamber’s plan to repatriate 10,000 Sudanese citizens in coordination with the Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Repatriation.
The Zakat Chamber representative said the latest convoy proceeded smoothly, with passengers complying with the prescribed baggage limits, helping ensure an orderly journey. He also noted a significant increase in registrations for voluntary return, revealing that 80 percent of those registered are women and children. He added that the chamber is prioritizing vulnerable groups living in areas such as Badr City and 6th of October City, explaining that many families are no longer able to afford rent, prompting the committee to give them priority because of their difficult economic circumstances.
He also praised the Egyptian government and people for hosting Sudanese nationals and commended the Egyptian authorities for facilitating the repatriation process.
Meanwhile, the Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Repatriation announced that it had resolved the case of passengers from Abyei who had been stranded aboard the vessel Sinai. Committee Chairman Eng. Mohamed Wadaa said that 104 cases involving residents of the Abyei region had been addressed through what he described as a national and humanitarian solution.
Speaking briefly on Thursday, Wadaa explained that resolving the issue had been delayed for a week because of what he described as a failure to assume responsibility and a lack of respect for established administrative procedures.
He confirmed that the stranded passengers arrived in good health and that no medical complications or other problems had occurred while they were aboard the vessel. Wadaa also praised the Wadi El Nile Navigation Company for its patience and willingness to bear the risks of keeping the passengers on board for a week to safeguard their lives. He further commended the Sudanese immigration authorities for approving what he described as a national and humanitarian solution.
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