Egyptian asylum seekers in Sweden, facing deportation after their asylum claims were denied, are claiming the Swedish government is discriminating against them - and are fearful of what will happen if they are returned to Egypt.
The NGO Human Rights Watch has spoken out in support of three families who risk being sent back to Egypt.
While the Swedish agency in charge of processing asylum claims says it is bound by the laws set out in Swedish and EU courts, those fighting their deportation argue their cases haven’t been properly handled.
Arrested for political activities
“I am threatened with being arrested again, as I have already been charged by [the] court to be sentenced to two years in prison,” Maryam Elsherif told Euronews.