Sudan’s PM Inspects Border Crossing with Egypt, Announces Easing Voluntary Return Procedures

Ashkit – Sudanhorizon
Sudanese Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, affirmed on Tuesday the government’s support for citizens returning to the country and its commitment to facilitating voluntary return procedures.
During his visit to the Ashkit crossing in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s refusal to pay illegal levies, which he said had burdened citizens. He also asserted that there would be no additional fees, mandatory charges, arbitrary taxes, or forced customs duties at the crossings.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to Egypt, government and people, for their generous hosting of millions of Sudanese and their cooperation in managing and facilitating voluntary return. He noted that his presence at the Ashkit crossing represented a message of the “Government of Hope’s” complete commitment to the citizen, who is “our most precious asset.” As part of efforts to improve operations at the border crossing, Kamil Idris announced a commitment to providing detection equipment in coordination with the Northern State government. He also directed the Ministry of Finance to address the electricity issue and ensure a permanent solution to the water problem, emphasizing the Wadi Halfa Emergency Organization’s support for serving the people of the region.
Furthermore, he directed close coordination between the Federal Ministry of Health, the Northern State government, and the border crossing administration to complete the necessary equipment for the laboratory testing of imported food products.
For his part, the Minister of Justice affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the voluntary return project, explaining that the technical committee tasked with preventing illegal collection had previously visited the crossing and found no violations. He confirmed that the personal belongings of returnees were exempt from customs duties and that the crossing was operating in accordance with regulations.
In the same vein, the Governor of the Northern State affirmed that returning citizens would receive full support and assistance until they safely reached their home destination.

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