Cairo, Egypt – (African Boulevard News) – The Egyptian government has announced that all Sudanese nationals will now require entry visas to enter the country, ending a previous exemption. The decision to reverse the visa exemption comes as a ceasefire agreement between the Sudanese government and rebels, which allowed civilians to stock up on essential supplies or flee, has ended.
According to the Egyptian Embassy in Khartoum, visas will now be required for all Sudanese nationals, including children, women, and people over the age of 50. The reversal of the visa exemption is part of a broader effort by the Egyptian government to tighten security and control over its borders.
The move to require entry visas has been met with mixed reactions. While some Sudanese nationals see it as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries, others fear it will hinder the movement of people and goods across the border.
“This decision is a good step towards enhancing the relationship between Sudan and Egypt, especially in light of the recent developments in the region,” said Ahmed Al-Bakri, a Sudanese university student living in Cairo. “However, I am concerned that it may negatively affect the movement of people and goods between the two countries.”
The decision to require entry visas for Sudanese nationals comes amid a series of ceasefire agreements aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the Sudanese region of Darfur. The recent ceasefire agreement enabled civilians to stock up on essential supplies or flee the region, which has been plagued by violence and displacement for years.
The Sudanese government has not yet issued an official statement on the matter. However, the Egyptian government has assured Sudanese nationals that the decision is aimed at strengthening security and control over its borders.
“We have taken this decision to tighten security and control over our borders, which is necessary for the safety and well-being of all our citizens,” said an Egyptian government spokesperson.
The move to require entry visas for all Sudanese nationals entering Egypt is likely to have a significant impact on trade and tourism between the two countries. However, it remains to be seen how the decision will play out and whether it will achieve the government’s goal of enhancing security and control over its borders.
