The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) and Refugees Platform in Egypt have published a policy brief on the Draft Law on Foreigners’ Asylum, which has been referred to the Egyptian House of Representatives. The brief outlines the key shortcomings of the proposed law, which would reshape the framework governing asylum in Egypt. In particular, it examines the penalties established under the draft law and the legal concerns arising from the broad powers granted to the government committee that would be responsible for processing asylum applications. The brief underscores the importance of engaging all relevant stakeholders—including local and international organizations, as well as international partners—in a dialogue on the draft law to ensure its compliance with Egypt’s international obligations and to safeguard the human rights of refugees. You can access the policy brief on the Draft Law on Foreigners’ Asylum

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