Egypt: Information on the treatment of Egyptian nationals who have been returned to Egypt after working with Islamic organizations in Pakistan
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 March 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | EGY16699.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Egypt: Information on the treatment of Egyptian nationals who have been returned to Egypt after working with Islamic organizations in Pakistan, 1 March 1994, EGY16699.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac70a4.html [accessed 4 June 2023] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Reuters reports the arrest upon return to Egypt of two Egyptian nationals who were deported by Pakistan "in a crackdown on Moslem militants based in the Peshawar areas" (30 Apr. 1993). According to the report, these two individuals arrived in Cairo in possession of "religious tapes and pamphlets written by a militant sought by the Egyptian police" (ibid.).
Middle East Intelligence Report refers to the interrogation of the two mentioned Egyptian nationals by the Egyptian authorities (31 May 1993). The source provides information on the circumstances under which these individuals returned to their country. It states that Pakistani authorities requested
the Arab extremists, including Egyptians, to leave Pakistan for any destinations they wanted. It was natural for them not to opt for Egypt. All but two opted for Sudan: Al-Sa'id Muhammad Hasan and Ahmed Hasan Shihatah, who chose Egypt are now under interrogation" (31 May 1993).
While they do not specifically refer to the above subject, the other three attached articles, which provide information on Egypt's negotiations with Pakistan over the extradition of Egyptian fundamentalists residing in that country, might be useful.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
References
Middle East Intelligence Report [London]. 31 May 1993. "Failure to Retrieve 'Arab Afghans' Explained." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 30 April 1993. BC Cycle. "Egypt Arrests Activists Returning from Pakistan." (NEXIS)
Attachments
Agence France Presse (AFP). 8 May 1993. "Pakistan Expels 230 Egyptian Moslem Militants." (NEXIS)
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 7 May 1993. "South Asia; Paper Reports Pakistan Ordering Deportation of 'Egyptian Terrorists'." (NEXIS)
Middle East Intelligence Report [London]. 31 May 1993. "Failure to Retrieve 'Arab Afghans' Explained." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 30 April 1993. BC Cycle. "Egypt Arrests Activists Returning from Pakistan." (NEXIS)
The United Press International (YAP). 26 January 1994. "Pakistan Offers Extradition Treaty to Arabs." (NEXIS)
