May 3, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) has pledged to assist in the return of 5,000 Sudanese refugees from Egypt as part of an expanding voluntary repatriation initiative.
A state-run mining authority finalized an agreement on Sunday with the “Amal Committee for Voluntary Return,” a private effort launched in March by Sudanese entrepreneurs to offer free air and land transportation for citizens seeking to go back to their homeland.
According to the agreement, 5,000 individuals will be relocated from Egypt to Sudan using a fleet of 60 high-end buses. The SMRC mentioned that this action is part of their initiatives to assist Sudanese citizens living overseas in returning voluntarily.
The Director General of SMRC, Mohamed Taher Omer, stated that the initiative aligns with government instructions and demonstrates the company’s social and national duty towards citizens who have been displaced abroad due to the conflict. He emphasized the company’s dedication to reuniting families and supporting national recovery, while also thanking the Egyptian government and its people for accommodating Sudanese refugees.
The organization will pay the entire expense of the journeys, covering all services, from Cairo to the border crossing in Khartoum.
Mohamed Wadaa, leader of the Amal Committee, stated that the bus caravans would soon leave Cairo for Khartoum. He commended the SMRC administration’s quick action, highlighting that the project meets the desires of Sudanese citizens wishing to return.
Last week, the Amal Committee arranged complimentary journeys for around 1,610 returnees from Cairo, Alexandria, and Aswan, utilizing 34 buses.
The United Nations states that almost 4 million individuals have willingly gone back to their residences in Sudan even as the conflict continues, although they encounter significant difficulties when they return.
The ongoing clash between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, which has persisted for four years, has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and forced over 12 million individuals to flee their homes within the country. As reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 4 million people have sought refuge in nearby nations.
The IOM is requesting $170 million for its 2026 Sudan emergency relief strategy, yet the campaign is still lacking around $97.2 million.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.Syndigate.info).
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