Libyan army cadets perform for an audience including the prime minister, the commander of the Turkish training mission, and other dignitaries at their graduation ceremony of in Tripoli, Libya, on Feb. 8, 2022. [Yousef Murad/AP]Turkey is steadily expanding its influence in Libya through a multifaceted approach that includes a significant military presence and ambitious economic projects. The Turkish Armed Forces have been actively stationed in Libya since 2019, following the Turkey-Libya memorandum of understanding. Turkish forces are also present at key airbases like Al-Watiya, Misrata, and Mitiga. Turkish firms are actively pursuing major construction projects, including the new Tripoli airport.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2024 14:23 UTC