The Chairman of the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL), Ahmed Hamza, has warned that the flow of Sudanese refugees into neighboring countries, including Libya, Egypt, and Chad, is expected to increase significantly in the coming weeks.
Speaking to Al-Hurra, Hamza highlighted the growing burden these refugee inflows place on Libyan authorities and humanitarian organizations on the ground, urging for increased support. “Doubling aid for refugees and migrants is the first line of defense against irregular migration to Europe,” Hamza emphasized.
Political analyst Ismail Al-Ramli estimates the true number of Sudanese refugees at around 500,000, calling on Western nations to take full responsibility. “Host countries like Libya are grappling with economic challenges, making it essential for global powers to step up,” Al-Ramli stated.
He added that meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of refugees requires significant funding to provide healthcare, education, housing, and security—resources Libya cannot afford.
Al-Ramli also pointed out Libya’s inability to manage its vast borders effectively. “Europe must provide sustained assistance to reduce the appeal of dangerous sea crossings to nearby Italian islands,” he said.
Currently, Libya is hosting over 210,000 Sudanese refugees who fled the ongoing conflict. With limited humanitarian aid and resources, many are expected to head north toward Europe, raising concerns about a potential migration crisis.
