Libya's war becomes a global scramble for power and prestigeIf Afghanistan is the proverbial "graveyard of empires," Libya is becoming a crucible for would-be regional powers. On Monday, Egypt's parliament rubber-stamped a motion authorizing the deployment of troops outside its borders, a move that could possibly lead to Egyptian personnel entering eastern Libya to aid Hifter's forces. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has railed against Sissi ever since the latter came to power in a 2013 coup that brought down Egypt's short-lived, democratically elected Islamist government. As part of its intervention, the Turkish government secured a major agreement with Tripoli over maritime rights and access to drill off Libya's coast. U.N. officials warn that some 125,000 civilians remain in harm's way as Tripoli's forces prepare to press their advantage against Hifter.

Source: Libya Today July 21, 2020 09:56 UTC