The Turkish presidency forwarded a motion yesterday to the presidency of the Parliament to extend the deployment of Turkish forces in Libya for a further 24 months, from next January 1st until 2026. The motion states that “in the event of a resumption of attacks against the legitimate government”, i.e. Turkey’s support for the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord helped turn the tide of war in Libya. Turkish military assistance — including advisors, equipment and intelligence — helped block a year-long military campaign by the Libya National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, which sought to gain foothold in the capital. The deal added to tensions in Turkey’s dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil and gas drilling rights.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 26, 2023 10:10 UTC