The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has provided urgent humanitarian assistance to around 1,200 newly arrived Sudanese refugees in the Tajoura district of Tripoli, Libya.
In partnership with Libya Aid, the distribution focused on essential non-food items including mattresses, blankets, and hygiene kits to meet the basic needs of displaced families fleeing the conflict in Sudan.
The UN agency confirmed that distribution efforts are ongoing as the number of Sudanese refugees continues to grow amid deteriorating conditions back home. Humanitarian partners on the ground are working to ensure timely and efficient aid delivery despite growing logistical and financial challenges.
This latest support highlights UNHCR’s continued commitment to addressing the humanitarian needs of vulnerable refugee communities across Libya, particularly in high-pressure urban areas like Tripoli.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
