Sudan, Libya Discuss Sudanese Worker Status, Voluntary Return

On September 1, 2026, in Tripoli, Libya, Sudan's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Mo'tasem Ahmed Saleh, met with Libya's Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Engineer Ali Al-Abed Al-Rida, to discuss strengthening cooperation in labour, employment, and vocational training, including the status of Sudanese workers and their voluntary return. This high-level bilateral engagement signifies ongoing efforts between the two North African nations to formalize and manage cross-border labour migration. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration across various facets of the labour sector, indicating a proactive approach to addressing the legal and practical aspects of foreign employment and potential repatriation initiatives. The specific outcomes or agreements reached during these talks are not detailed in the provided excerpt, suggesting that these were preliminary or ongoing discussions aimed at future policy formulation.