What is the Turkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU, Egypt opposed?
Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.
Al Jazeera English reports: Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.
This world story centres on Libya. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Turkiye-Libya, EU and Egypt.
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- Turkiye-Libya, EU, Egypt, Eastern Libya
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