The Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid Authority has distributed food assistance to more than 11,000 Sudanese refugees in the eastern city of Benghazi, in coordination with the World Food Programme (WFP).
The operation was carried out under the directive of the Libyan Armed Forces’ General Command and supervised by the Libyan government.
The aid reached over 2,200 families and focused on the most vulnerable groups, particularly children under the age of five and pregnant women. The initiative is part of broader humanitarian efforts to ease the suffering of those displaced by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Since violence erupted across Sudan in 2023, tens of thousands of people have fled the country, with Libya emerging as one of the key transit and shelter destinations. Eastern cities like Benghazi have become a refuge for many Sudanese nationals due to geographic proximity and the presence of local infrastructure capable of supporting humanitarian operations.
Officials from the Libyan relief authority noted that the distribution effort was not a one-time intervention but part of a continuing response to an escalating regional crisis. They stressed the importance of sustained collaboration with international agencies to ensure essential support reaches those in need.
The World Food Programme’s involvement provided logistical and resource support to ensure the delivery of food baskets, which included essential staples such as rice, flour, oil, and canned goods. These supplies aim to meet the basic nutritional needs of refugees for several weeks.
Libyan authorities reiterated their commitment to supporting displaced populations and called on the international community to assist Libya in scaling up humanitarian operations as refugee numbers continue to grow.
