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Turkey-Libya maritime deal draws EU rejection

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Tripoli, Libya

Turkey-Libya maritime deal draws EU rejection

Libya's parliament approved the 2019 Turkey maritime deal. The EU rejected it and Greece is concerned.

Why it matters: It affects gas and oil rights in the Mediterranean.

Sources: BBC Persian, OilPrice · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Benghazi, Libya

Eastern Libya's parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey

Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives approved a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey and repealed two 2020 decisions that had rejected it. Middle East Eye described it as a gain for Ankara over Greece, which disputes the deal.

Why it matters: The deal affects competing claims to eastern Mediterranean waters and potential energy resources.

Sources: Reuters, Middle East Eye · See it on the globe

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