Egypt has enacted its first asylum law, drawing criticism for its security-focused approach that may jeopardize refugee protections. Signed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the law shifts refugee registration responsibilities from the UN to Egyptian authorities and enables strict measures against refugees in wartime. Activists fear the rushed legislation, passed without civil society consultation, may further limit refugees’ rights amidst rising anti-refugee sentiment in the context of an ongoing economic crisis. Egypt currently hosts over nine million migrants, including a significant number from Sudan, Syria, and Palestine.