Sudan’s Refugees in Libya: A Brutal Game of Survival
The perilous journey of Sudanese refugees through Libya is a harrowing test of survival, where they navigate a landscape of abuse, forced labor, and exploitation. After escaping the horrors of war in Sudan, many find themselves trapped in an unending cycle of violence and suffering. Libya, torn apart by years of conflict, has become a dangerous transit hub, where armed groups, smugglers, and corrupt authorities exploit refugees at every turn. The path to safety resembles a game of ‘snakes and ladders,’ where every step forward can lead to devastating setbacks. Farid, a 17-year-old refugee from Sudan’s North Darfur state, fled after witnessing relentless airstrikes and massacres. He survived two days at sea on an overcrowded boat before being rescued by a German NGO. His journey through Libya was marked by unimaginable hardship. In Kufra, he was forced into labor under inhumane conditions, paid nothing, and threatened with being sold to rival militias. The region, controlled by ar...