A delegation from the Libyan Foreign Ministry at the Government-designate recently met with representatives of the proposed Sudanese community committee in the city of Kufra to discuss the conditions of Sudanese refugees and address their humanitarian needs.
According to the Libyan government’s media office, the meeting, which was attended by the director of the Libyan Red Crescent – Kufra branch, emphasised the need for ongoing coordination with the Sudanese community representatives in Kufra, especially concerning new developments.
The gathering was conducted following directives from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Acting Foreign Minister, which mandate providing all necessary support to the displaced individuals fleeing the horrors of armed conflicts.
This initiative highlights the Libyan government’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by refugees within its borders and fostering a supportive environment for displaced communities.
Notably, the Libyan Government-designate estimated that approximately 40,000 Sudanese have been displaced due to the war in the Libyan city of Kufra, adjacent to the borders of both countries.
This was stated in a speech by the Libyan Minister of Health, Othman Abdul-Jalil, on Monday, during his visit to Sudanese displaced persons in the city of Kufra in southern Libya.
Abdul Jalil stated, “We estimated the number of Sudanese who have fled to Kufra to be around 40,000 individuals.”
“It is difficult to know the exact number of these displaced people due to continued waves of migration from Sudan, and the actual number requires field census teams,” he added.
“We have assigned medical teams to conduct examinations and tests for the displaced to diagnose their condition and provide them with healthcare. We will offer treatment and medical supplies to all patients, especially those suffering from critical or infectious diseases,” he continued.
“We welcome our Sudanese brothers to their second home, Libya,” he concluded.
