Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Egypt Offers Free Homeward Journey for Displaced Sudanese

7/22/2025

37 7

Summary

Story summary

In a heartwarming initiative, hundreds of displaced Sudanese gathered in Cairo on Monday, embarking on a free journey back home, courtesy of the Egyptian government. This comes amid the devastating civil war in Sudan, which has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced 7 million since April 2023. The journey includes a grueling 12-hour train ride to Aswan, followed by ferries and buses to Khartoum.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a heartwarming initiative, hundreds of displaced Sudanese gathered in Cairo on Monday, embarking on a free journey back home, courtesy of the Egyptian government. This comes amid the devastating civil war in Sudan, which has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced 7 million since April 2023. The journey includes a grueling 12-hour train ride to Aswan, followed by ferries and buses to Khartoum.