As per the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to the displacement of approximately 3,380 individuals to Libya in just over 100 days. Of these, 600 are Libyans returning home.
The IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix in Libya noted that, as of July 31, a total of 3,380 displaced individuals (2,880 in Kufra and 500 in Umm Al-Aranib) arrived in Libya due to the Sudan crisis. This count includes 2,490 Sudanese migrants and 600 returning Libyans.
The UN agency estimated that Kufra’s detention center now hosts around 360 displaced individuals, including nationals from various countries and Sudanese migrants. It pointed out that these groups are living under extremely vulnerable conditions, with a growing demand for medical assistance.
Latest data from the IOM’s displacement movement tracker reveals that the confrontations between the Sudanese army and the rapid support forces have resulted in a massive number of displacements. Over 926,000 individuals have sought refuge outside the country, while an astounding 3.02 million people have been internally displaced.
According to the most recent IOM statistics on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, individuals have been forced to leave all 18 states of Sudan. The highest percentages of internally displaced persons (IDPs) are found in River Nile (15%), Northern State (11%), North Darfur (9%), and White Nile (9%). The IOM field teams reported that 71% of the total displaced individuals fled from the Khartoum state.
The organization clarified that the current displacement estimates over the past 108 days surpass the total cases recorded in the previous four years. However, they also indicated that many areas remain inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict, meaning that current assessments are based on preliminary reports or initial estimates.
