*Sudanese refugees imprisoned and impoverished by Ethiopian visa policy* Sudanese refugees living in Ethiopian cities are being driven deeper into poverty because of government-imposed visa fees that are beyond their means, and some have even been arrested for failing to pay the monthly charges and arrears. Ethiopia requires Sudanese who want refugee status to live in designated camps – where they don’t have to pay visa fees – but had previously offered visa exemptions to those who decided to live in urban areas where there is less insecurity. However, these exemptions were halted last October, forcing thousands of refugees living outside the camps to start paying $100 every month to renew their visas, and an additional $10 per day in fines if they miss the payment. Read full story: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature/2025/02/20/sudanese-refugees-imprisoned-and-impoverished-ethiopian-visa-policy