Fleeing war in Sudan, refugees flock to Libya's Kufra province
Summary
A war in Sudan has forced more than 11 million people to leave their homes. Many of them have fled to Libya, especially to the Kufra province near the Sudan border, where between 40,000 and 60,000 Sudanese refugees now live.Key Facts
- War has been ongoing in Sudan for three years between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- Over 11 million Sudanese people have been displaced because of the conflict.
- Libya is the second largest country hosting Sudanese refugees, after Chad.
- Kufra province in southeastern Libya is about 250 kilometers from Sudan’s border.
- Between 40,000 and 60,000 Sudanese refugees live in Kufra province.
- Refugees live either in camps or in local towns near the border.
- The situation in Sudan is part of a wider regional crisis affecting neighboring countries.
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