ADDIS ABABA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - More than 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year and some have reported sexual violence and torture, a human rights NGO said Monday. Eritrea, a Horn of Africa country of approximately 3.5 million inhabitants, has one of the most repressive governments in the world. A report published by Human Rights Concern - Eritrea (HRCE) said more than 3,000 refugees from the country have been arrested in Egypt since January 10. Egypt and Eritrea have grown closer in recent months due to shared difficulties with Ethiopia. HRCE says there are more than 10,000 prisoners of conscience in Eritrea, including journalists, dissidents, and members of religious minorities.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 23, 2026 08:56 UTC