The Sudanese Embassy in Libya has reaffirmed Sudan’s commitment to its voluntary repatriation programme, highlighting the return of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese citizens from neighbouring countries, including Libya, amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
In an official statement, the embassy expressed its appreciation to Libya, both its government and people, for hosting Sudanese nationals who fled the war and sought refuge in the country. The statement described the displacement as a result of violations and war crimes committed during the conflict in Sudan.
The embassy stressed that Sudanese citizens currently residing in Libya wish to return home voluntarily and have no desire to be permanently resettled in Libya. It noted that this position also applies to Sudanese nationals registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
According to the statement, cooperation between the Sudanese authorities and Libya’s Government of National Unity has played an important role in facilitating voluntary returns. The embassy said this cooperation enabled the successful completion of the first phase of the repatriation programme before the Eid Al-Adha holiday, with preparations underway to launch the second phase in the near future.
The voluntary return initiative is overseen by a high-level committee operating under the Sudanese Council of Ministers. The embassy described the programme as highly successful, noting that it has already facilitated the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced persons and refugees to Sudan.
Sudanese officials also confirmed their readiness to receive citizens returning voluntarily from Libya, as well as individuals who have been issued deportation orders by Libyan judicial institutions.
The embassy said it continues to carry out its regular responsibilities toward the Sudanese community in Libya, including coordinating with community representatives in municipalities and maintaining communication with local Libyan authorities.
The statement comes at a time when large numbers of Sudanese nationals continue to seek refuge in neighbouring countries due to the ongoing conflict. Libya has become one of the key destinations for people fleeing the violence because of its geographical proximity and existing Sudanese communities.
Libyan and Sudanese authorities have been working together to organise voluntary return programmes while addressing the humanitarian and logistical challenges associated with large-scale displacement. Officials say the initiative aims to support those wishing to return home while helping manage migration and displacement pressures linked to the continuing conflict.
The latest announcement highlights ongoing regional efforts to address the consequences of the Sudan crisis, which has displaced millions of people and created one of the world’s most significant humanitarian emergencies.