The Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli has stated that its nationals in Libya, including those registered with the UN refugee Agency, are not seeking resettlement within the country and instead prefer voluntary return to Sudan.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 8, the Embassy expressed gratitude to Libyan authorities and citizens for hosting Sudanese nationals who fled the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and acknowledged cooperation from the Government of National Unity in facilitating voluntary return programmes.
It said the first phase of returns was completed ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, with preparations now underway for a second phase. The embassy also affirmed Sudan’s readiness to receive returning citizens, including those subject to deportation orders issued by Libyan courts.
The remarks come amid heightened public debate in Libya over migration and foreign labour, including protests outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office in Tripoli. Demonstrators have opposed what they claim are plans to resettle migrants in Libya.
However, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya has dismissed such claims, describing reports of resettlement schemes as unfounded rumours.
The unfolding situation reflects a broader regional tension where displacement, return pathways, and public perception intersect—testing the balance between humanitarian protection and national political sensitivities.
