Eleven lions are rescued from a conflict zone in Sudan and later brought to South Africa for rehabilitation, according to reporting from IOL. FOUR PAWS is credited with the rescue and the subsequent care process. The lions undergo a 24-month rehabilitation programme described as both physical and psychological, aimed at helping them recover after being trapped in the war-affected area. The reporting characterizes the move to South Africa as a transition from a “war zone” to a “sanctuary,” with the long rehabilitation period central to the account. While details of the rescue operation, the exact circumstances of the lions’ captivity, and the specific treatment methods are not provided in the available material, the combined information emphasizes that the lions receive structured long-term rehabilitation following their extraction from Sudan. The sources presented agree on the number of lions involved, the role of FOUR PAWS, the fact the lions come from Sudan, and the timeline of rehabilitation lasting roughly two years.