SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - UAE suspends ‘emergency’ residence permits for Sudan refugees

26/6/2024: Radio Dabanga - UAE suspends ‘emergency’ residence permits for Sudan refugees

Radio Dabanga report that the United Arab Emirates’ Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced the suspension of the ‘emergency’ residence permits, which grants residence to those fleeing the ongoing war for Sudanese refugees who possess any type of visit permit.

The UAE had previously included Sudan on the list of countries eligible for emergency accommodation following the outbreak of war on 15 April 2024. Sudanese refugees could obtain this permit by paying 1,200 Dirhams annually.

Initially, five of the seven emirates offered the residence permits to Sudanese nationals, but three had ceased issuing them recently. Two that still accept applications have a rejection rate of about 90%.