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

www.aljazeera.com · November 8, 2026 · 15:47

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.