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Egypt's first-ever asylum law fuels concerns over refugee rights

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Egypt 's first -ever asylum law was signed into law by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday .

Critics say the law adopts a "security-focused approach" that could undermine refugee protections.

The law requires refugees who enter Egypt illegally to apply for asylum within 45 days of arrival.

More than 1.2 million Sudanese refugees have arrived since April 2023 , joining 150,000 Syrians and over 100,000 Palestinians .

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