Libya: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urges scaled-up support to Sudanese refugees amid growing numbers and escalating needs
A new IRC assessment surveying Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya highlights critical shelter, employment, and protection challenges TRIPOLI, Libya, December 19, 2024/ — Since April 2023, more than 215,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict and insecurity in Sudan have sought refuge in Libya—far surpassing UNHCR’s initial projection of 150,000 set in June. Arriving directly from Sudan…