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SUMMARY OF CRISIS AND KEY FINDINGS
More than a decade of civil conflict has left Libya’s critical infrastructure in a state of near collapse. Although a ceasefire agreed in 2020 continues to hold, sporadic clashes still occur. At the height of the conflict, hundreds of thousands of people were displaced, and thousands more were killed or injured.
As of 10 February 2025, It is estimated that over 240 000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Libya since April 2023. Living conditions for Sudanese refugees are worsening due to the continued influx of newly arrived families, the winter season and the limited space available in settlements. Overcrowding severely restricts movement between shelters and compromises ventilation, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks.
Health issues are rising amongst refugees, especially among vulnerable groups like children, women and older people with chronic illnesses. Women lack reproductive health services, including antenatal care and hygiene education. Children do not have access to routine immunizations but instead rely on occasional vaccination campaigns, leaving them at risk of preventable diseases. Older people struggle with untreated chronic conditions such as diabetic foot, needing consistent care. In December 2024 the number of reported HIV and hepatitis C cases increased compared with previous months, while hepatitis B and malaria reported cases decreased compared with November 2024.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected north-western Libya (in particular the Tripolitania region) over 5-6 December 2024, causing floods and some severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
Libya is still recovering from the impact of Storm Daniel which caused the collapse of two dams following a record-breaking storm, and resulted in the deaths of over 4251 people. The affected districts, home to approximately 1.51 million people, suffered severe destruction due to the collapse of two dams, leading to infrastructure damage, water contamination, and health risks. These challenges were compounded by disrupted health care services, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, women and patients with chronic disease.