Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli Accuses UN Agencies of “Obstructing” Repatriation of Nationals from Libya

 

The Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli has expressed appreciation to Libya, both its people and Government of National Unity, for hosting Sudanese nationals who fled the country amid violations and war crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, according to a statement.

 

 

 

The embassy said Sudanese citizens in Libya have an “unequivocal desire” to return voluntarily to their homeland, adding that Sudanese displaced persons (IDPs) in Libya, including those registered with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), do not wish to be resettled in Libya.

 

 

It also thanked the Libyan Government of National Unity for its cooperation on voluntary return arrangements, while stating that “relevant international organizations” had not engaged in similar cooperation. The embassy claimed that this coordination contributed to the completion of the first phase of a voluntary return programme before Eid al-Adha, with preparations underway to launch a second phase “as soon as possible.”

 

 

 

 

The statement said Sudan is ready to receive both voluntary returnees and individuals subject to deportation orders issued by judicial authorities.

 

 

 

 

It further noted that the voluntary return programme—supervised by a higher committee under the Sudanese Council of Ministers—is functioning “effectively” and has facilitated the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced persons and refugees.

 

 

 

 

The embassy added that it continues to carry out its routine consular duties for Sudanese nationals in Libya, and that Sudanese community leaders across municipalities remain in close coordination with local authorities.

 

 

 

 

The statement comes amid ongoing security campaigns in Libya targeting foreign nationals and refugees, including large numbers of Sudanese, raising concerns over potential tensions and renewed violence linked to the enforcement measures.