Another protest was being led by Sudanese nationals who were calling for UNHCR protection and recognition. The Ethiopians have submitted a document to the UNHCR with their demands for their government, the head of the Ethiopian community in Egypt, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Daily News Egypt. The Oromo and Amhara communities are facing severe persecution by the Ethiopian government and believe that they are politically marginalised. According to the head of the community, in one week about 150 Ethiopians arrived in Egypt. This protest was part of continued attempts, which began in March, by the refugee community in Egypt to demand that the UNHCR recognise their communities, among other demands for fair treatment.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 16, 2016 15:00 UTC