Fleeing War, Finding Uncertainty: The Challenges Faced by Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
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Background During the early twentieth century, Sudan was a protectorate of Egypt (in the north) and the United Kingdom (in the south), known as the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium. But, in 1956, the Republic of Sudan declared independence after Egypt and the United Kingdom relinquished their sovereignty. However, at this time, there was a stark divide between the northern region (wealthier, Muslim majority) and the southern region (less developed and Christian majority. This...
