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Sudanese voluntary repatriation from Egypt and Libya
Overview
Efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of Sudanese nationals from Egypt and Libya to Sudan have expanded through various humanitarian and transport initiatives. Early efforts involving the Hope Committee for Voluntary Return and the Al-Aziziyah Cross-Border Land Transport Company successfully facilitated the return of approximately 50,000 people. To assist those affected by conflict, transport companies reduced ticket prices and provided free bus services for families unable to afford travel. Subsequent operations by the Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Return have continued to move groups of Sudanese nationals from Cairo via bus. These initiatives have also prioritized the academic sector, with plans to transport approximately 15,000 university students and 500 professors to support the upcoming academic year. Officials noted that these returnees are expected to contribute to reconstruction and stability efforts within Sudan. Recent operations by the Al-Amal Committee include the departure of 882 Sudanese nationals from the Giza governorate on September 18, 2026. This group, traveling via 18 buses, included students such as medical students from the University of Khartoum. Maher Al-Zain, head of the transport committee for Al-Amal, noted an increasing interest in returning, potentially linked to the declining value of the Sudanese pound against foreign currencies. On October 11, 2026, the Al-Amal Committee launched a new phase of its program, sending 18 buses from Cairo carrying 882 Sudanese nationals. This phase has also included specialized trips for religious leaders, such as a recent transport of 49 members of Sufi orders and their families, including ceremonial items for religious shrines. On October 24, 2026, the committee deployed 25 buses to transport 1,225 Sudanese citizens, including general education students and civil service employees.
Entities
Sudan · Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Return · Cairo · Egypt · Al-Aziziyah Charity Organization
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesSudanese voluntary return program transports 1,225 citizens from Cairo
The Al-Amal Committee has organized a convoy of 25 buses to return 1,225 Sudanese citizens, including civil servants and students, from Cairo to Sudan as part of a voluntary repatriation program.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSudanese citizens return from Egypt via voluntary repatriation program
The Al-Amal Committee has deployed 18 buses from Cairo to transport 882 Sudanese citizens back to Sudan as part of a voluntary return program for those displaced by the ongoing conflict.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesSudanese nationals return to Sudan from Egypt via voluntary program
The Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Return facilitated the departure of 882 Sudanese nationals from Egypt to Sudan, including university students, as part of ongoing repatriation efforts.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSudanese nationals return from Egypt to Sudan via voluntary program
The Al-Amal Committee for Voluntary Return facilitated the movement of 882 Sudanese nationals from Cairo to Sudan via 18 buses as part of ongoing repatriation and reconstruction efforts.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSudanese repatriation initiatives facilitate returns from Egypt and Libya
Over 50,000 Sudanese nationals have returned home from Egypt via the Hope Committee and Al-Aziziyah Transport, supported by discounted and free bus services to assist war-affected families.
Sources
alkuwaitnews.net · alnaharegypt.com · alsaudi.news · okazalyoum.com · sudantribune.net
This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history