The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed that approximately 950 Sudanese nationals have crossed into Libya following recent clashes near the strategic border triangle shared by Sudan, Libya, and Egypt.
According to an official IOM statement, the displacement occurred after heavy fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the triangle region. The RSF claimed control of the area last week, sparking a new wave of civilian flight from the violence.
IOM field teams reported that a further 4,278 people were displaced within Sudan itself, primarily to the Northern State, between 15 and 17 June.
The border triangle has become a flashpoint in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. It holds strategic value due to its location and accessibility to neighbouring countries. The RSF’s control over the area has raised concerns about regional spillover and increased migration pressure on Libya and Egypt.
Libya, already home to over 313,000 Sudanese refugees since the conflict erupted in April 2023, continues to face growing humanitarian needs. Many of the newly arrived Sudanese enter Libya through the southern region of Kufra.
The Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid Authority previously stated it is supporting over 7,000 Sudanese families in the eastern region alone. However, international agencies have warned that resources are overstretched.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently appealed for $13.5 million in emergency funding to sustain food assistance for Sudanese refugees in Libya, warning that aid delivery could soon be halted due to funding gaps.
The IOM stressed the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian efforts to assist the displaced and stabilise the affected areas. It also reiterated its call for safe, legal migration pathways and regional cooperation to address the root causes of displacement.
