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Egyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-08

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• What happened: Egyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years Egyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, after a 12-year closure. The step signals a shift in Cairo’s stance, following years of strongly backing eastern-based military co... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Egyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years

Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, after a 12-year closure. The step signals a shift in Cairo’s stance, following years of strongly backing eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar.

Source: Al Jazeera
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