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Von der Leyen pledges EU cash for Egypt and Libya to block Sudanese refugees
EU leader vows increased aid to Egypt and Libya to prevent Sudanese genocide victims from reaching Europe.
In brief
EU leader vows increased aid to Egypt and Libya to prevent Sudanese genocide victims from reaching Europe. EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pledged more financial support to Egypt and Libya to keep Sudanese genocide victims from entering Europe. Originally reported by EUobserver.
EU pledges aid to Egypt
The European Commission promised more support to Egypt as Sudanese warplanes bomb in Sudan and authorities target refugees.
Von der Leyen names Egypt as priority
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called Egypt a priority migration-busting partner and pledged continuing aid for Sudanese returning to safe areas.
Egypt's refugee crackdown
Egypt's authorities have escalated forced deportations since January 2026, targeting migrants and refugees amid a 74 percent funding cut for UN refugee agency.
The key point
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pledged more financial support to Egypt and Libya to keep Sudanese genocide victims from entering Europe.
