More Sudanese Refugees Return Home From Egypt

Hundreds of Sudanese refugees are returning home from Egypt in organised bus convoys as security improves in parts of Sudan. However, aid agencies warn that many returnees will still face serious humanitarian challenges, including damaged infrastructure and shortages of basic services.

More buses carrying Sudanese refugees have left Egypt as hundreds of people continue returning to Sudan after fleeing the country's conflict.
The latest group of returnees had been living in Egypt for months after escaping fighting that forced millions of people to leave their homes. Many said they decided to return because security has improved in some areas and they want to reunite with their families and rebuild their lives.
Egypt has hosted hundreds of thousands of Sudanese since conflict erupted in Sudan, with many crossing the border in search of safety. The return journeys are being organised with the support of both Egyptian and Sudanese authorities, as well as humanitarian organisations, which are helping to ensure that families can travel safely back to their communities.
Officials said the return process is taking place gradually and on a voluntary basis. Before leaving, many families underwent registration and received information about the conditions they may face upon arrival in Sudan. Authorities say they are continuing to monitor the security situation to ensure that people only return to areas considered safe enough for resettlement.
Although the security situation has improved in some parts of Sudan, humanitarian organisations warn that many communities are still struggling with the effects of the conflict. Shortages of food, clean drinking water, healthcare, electricity and other essential services remain a major challenge in several regions. Many homes, schools and hospitals were damaged or destroyed during the fighting, making recovery difficult for returning families.
Despite these challenges, many refugees say they are eager to return home after spending months or even years away from their communities. They hope to rebuild their homes, reunite with relatives and begin rebuilding their lives as stability gradually returns to parts of the country.

Many carried bags containing everything they owned as they prepared to begin life again in their home country.
Several returnees said they were happy to be going home despite the challenges that await them.

Many crossed into neighbouring countries such as Egypt to escape violence and find safety.
The conflict has created one of Africa's biggest humanitarian crises.

They say many returning families will continue to need support for some time.

Some families may return to find their homes destroyed or their communities lacking basic services.
Officials say rebuilding affected areas will take time and require continued support from both the government and international partners.

They stressed that refugees are choosing to return home and are not being forced to leave Egypt.
The two governments are working together to make the return process safe and organised.

They want to rebuild their homes, restart their businesses and give their children a chance to return to normal life.
Aid organisations say lasting peace will be the key to helping more displaced people return home safely.