Mohamed Abu Lamousha, head of the Security Media Office at the Interior Ministry of the Libyan Parliament-designate government, announced the successful registration of approximately 8,000 Sudanese refugees in the city of Kufra. This was achieved by the emergency security system in the southeastern region within just nine days.
Abu Lamousha, in a Facebook post, highlighted that these efforts are part of the Libyan government’s response to the urgent humanitarian needs faced by Sudanese refugees due to conflicts in their country. The Ministry of Interior is coordinating with international and local organizations to ensure the provision of necessary care and basic needs for these refugees in Kufra.
He also mentioned that the Libyan authorities have transferred 217 refugees with various illnesses out of Libya for medical treatment. This initiative is part of the humanitarian efforts to provide health support and alleviate the suffering of the refugees under challenging conditions.
Abu Lamousha emphasised that these measures aim to facilitate the presence of refugees in Libya and ensure they receive necessary support and care. He stated that the Libyan government is striving to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflicts in Sudan.
He called on the international community to offer more support and assistance to Libya in addressing the increasing humanitarian challenges due to the influx of refugees. He stressed that international cooperation is essential to ease the pressure on local resources and ensure effective service delivery to the refugees.
Abu Lamousha underscored the importance of humanitarian solidarity in critical times, affirming that Libya will continue its efforts to support and assist refugees in every possible way to achieve stability and reduce their suffering amid ongoing crises.
Earlier, the Interior Ministry said the registration system aims to control and manage the inflow of displaced individuals within the region. The primary goal of this operation is to enumerate the Sudanese refugees residing in the southeastern area to prevent human traffickers and smugglers from exploiting or extorting them.
Additionally, the registration system facilitates the issuance of special ID cards to these displaced persons, enabling access to medical care, necessary health screenings, and free vaccinations for children and women.
“We estimated the number of Sudanese who have fled to Kufra to be around 40,000 individuals,” Libyan Health Minister Othman Abdul Jalil said last month.
