Additionally, at least 6,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria are believed to be residing in
Egypt. 156 Unlike Syrian refugees, Palestinians are not allowed to register with UNHCR or
UNRWA due to instructions by the Egyptian government.157 This leaves Palestinian refugees
unable to enjoy international protection in Egypt and at risk of forcible return.
their quest to depart the camps,with some choosing to leave without the relevant
paperwork at the risk of losing humanitarian assistance and being under threat of
deportation.