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Middle East 8 Nov 2026 Tripoli, Libya

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya after 12-year closure

Photo: Al Jazeera · original report

By Wilayat News Desk

Egypt has reopened its embassy in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, marking a significant shift after a 12-year closure.

Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, after it had been closed for 12 years. The reopening of the diplomatic mission signals a change in Cairo’s position, which had previously strongly supported military commander Khalifa Haftar, who is based in eastern Libya.

Source: Al Jazeera

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