Which nomadic groups have traditionally lived in southwestern and southeastern Libya?

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In southwestern and southeastern Libya, nomadic groups have traditionally occupied the desert regions, though many are increasingly transitioning to sedentary lifestyles.1

  • Southwestern Libya: Small groups of Tuareg nomads traditionally inhabit the southwest, particularly in the vicinity of the oases of Ghadames and Ghat.1
  • Southeastern Libya: Isolated nomadic Teda (Tubu) communities have traditionally lived in the southeast, with many now gravitating toward the north and the Al-Kufrah oasis in search of employment.1