"Nafissa Boubaker prepares coffee the way they do back home, with spices, in her cafe located in Kufra, a city that has become a refuge for many Sudanese fleeing the civil war."
"The commercial hub around Nafissa's cafe includes shops made from tree branches and tarpaulins, providing essential services to the growing Sudanese population in Kufra."
"According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Sudanese civil war has forced nearly 12 million people to flee, with Libya becoming a significant destination for refugees."
Nafissa Boubaker, a 39-year-old mother, runs a cafe in Kufra, Libya, preparing traditional Sudanese coffee with spices. She traveled a month to reach Kufra, where many Sudanese have sought refuge due to the civil war. Nafissa earns between 100 and 120 Libyan dinars daily, which helps feed her family. The area has developed into a commercial hub with various shops and services, accommodating the influx of Sudanese refugees. The UNHCR reports nearly 12 million Sudanese have fled their homes since the war began in April 2023, with many arriving in Kufra.
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