A Turkish presidential motion to extend the authorization for the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya for another 24 months was approved Thursday by parliament. The motion, which was submitted to parliament last Friday, extends the mandate of Turkish troops beginning Jan. 2. "The risks and threats arising from Libya persist for Türkiye and the entire region. "Preventing the resumption of conflicts holds significance to ensure the conclusion of military and political negotiations conducted under the auspices of the UN,” it added. Libya has been torn by civil war and instability since the ouster of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Source: Libya Today December 01, 2023 06:50 UTC