A high-level United Nations delegation, led by Acting Head of Mission Stephanie Khouri, visited the city of Kufra to evaluate the situation of Sudanese refugees and ongoing humanitarian efforts.
The delegation included representatives from several UN agencies, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
During the visit, the delegation held discussions with local authorities, partners, refugees, and host communities to review the implementation of the refugee response plan for Sudanese nationals in Libya. They also examined the challenges and achievements of ongoing humanitarian operations.
The delegation toured various facilities, including safe spaces for women and children, a football field renovated by the UN, and a distribution and registration centre, according to a statement by the UN mission in Libya.
The visit aimed to identify areas for improvement in delivering humanitarian aid to the growing number of Sudanese refugees in the region. It also sought to enhance the resilience of host communities in partnership with Libyan authorities.
The UN reiterated its commitment to addressing the humanitarian needs of refugees while fostering stability and support for host communities in Libya’s southern region.
